Ortman Dam

McCook County, South Dakota

River/Stream: TR. W. FORK VERMILLION RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
22 ft
Dam Length
375 ft
Reservoir Storage
145 acre-ft
Year Completed
2001
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
2,025 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
SD02494
State
South Dakota (SD)
Coordinates
43.50745, -97.31550
Age
25 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.