Mcgowan Dam

Jerauld County, South Dakota

River/Stream: TR SMITH CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
17 ft
Dam Length
447 ft
Reservoir Storage
69 acre-ft
Year Completed
2006
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,080 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
SD02546
State
South Dakota (SD)
Coordinates
44.07538, -98.68776
Age
20 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.