Legion Lake Dam

Custer County, South Dakota (near NONE)

River/Stream: GALENA CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
38 ft
Dam Length
207 ft
Reservoir Storage
198 acre-ft
Year Completed
1934
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
5,944 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-10-24

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
SD02150
State
South Dakota (SD)
Coordinates
43.75962, -103.46348
Age
92 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.