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Dykstra Number 17 is a privately owned earth dam located in Jones, South Dakota, along the TR-WHITERIVER.
Constructed in 1957 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam stands at 30 feet high and stretches 465 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 41 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 375 cubic feet per second, Dykstra Number 17 serves primarily for flood control and water resource management purposes in the region.
Despite being classified with a low hazard potential, Dykstra Number 17 is regulated and inspected by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources to ensure its structural integrity. The dam has not been rated for its current condition, but it is regularly maintained to meet state regulatory standards. Although there is no Emergency Action Plan prepared for this dam, its presence contributes to the overall water management efforts in the area, providing essential flood protection and water storage capabilities for the local community.
White River Near White River
|
374cfs |
Little White R Below White River Sd
|
177cfs |
Black Pipe Creek Nr Belvidere
|
23cfs |
Bad R Near Fort Pierre Sd
|
19cfs |
Little White R Near Rosebud Sd
|
161cfs |
White R Near Kadoka Sd
|
236cfs |
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
465 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WHITERIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
41 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |