Wild Rice Creek No. 3

Marshall County, South Dakota (near Cayuga ND)

River/Stream: TR-WILD RICE CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
66 ft
Dam Length
1,589 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,134 acre-ft
Year Completed
1961
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
8,082 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
SD02163
State
South Dakota (SD)
Coordinates
45.85748, -97.57314
Age
65 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.