Benson Dam

Tripp County, South Dakota (near NONE)

River/Stream: WILLOW CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
35 ft
Dam Length
700 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,900 acre-ft
Year Completed
1977
Primary Purpose
Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
6,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 1983-11-01

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
SD02242
State
South Dakota (SD)
Coordinates
43.12166, -99.99166
Age
49 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.