Fourth Street Dam

Hughes County, South Dakota (near PIERRE)

River/Stream: HILGERS GULCH

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
43 ft
Dam Length
600 ft
Reservoir Storage
290 acre-ft
Year Completed
1993
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
8,229 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-07-27

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
SD02254
State
South Dakota (SD)
Coordinates
44.38021, -100.33185
Age
33 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.