Fryer Dam, located in Marshall, South Dakota, is a privately-owned structure that plays a vital role in water resource management in the region.
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Completed in 1981, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a storage capacity of 520 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 260 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary of Wild Rice Creek and has a drainage area of 6 square miles, with a maximum discharge rate of 2900 cubic feet per second.
Despite being privately owned, Fryer Dam is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. The dam has been labeled as having a significant hazard potential, although its exact condition assessment is currently not rated. With its strategic location and importance in managing water resources in the area, Fryer Dam serves as a key infrastructure for climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals to monitor and study in the context of changing climate patterns and water availability in the region.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB. WILD RICE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
520 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
28 |
Wild Rice River Nr Rutland
|
21cfs |
James River At Nd-Sd State Line
|
194cfs |
James R At Columbia Sd
|
268cfs |
Little Minnesota River Near Peever
|
27cfs |
Elm R At Westport Sd
|
12cfs |
Bear Creek Nr Oakes
|
5cfs |