Cain Creek Dam

Beadle County, South Dakota

River/Stream: Cain Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
14 ft
Dam Length
641 ft
Reservoir Storage
260 acre-ft
Year Completed
1939
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
6,940 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2020-08-19

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
SD02484
State
South Dakota (SD)
Coordinates
44.25806, -98.23528
Age
87 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.