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SILVER CREEK WATERSHED DT DAM #2

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April 14, 2025


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Silver Creek Watershed Dt Dam #2 is a key earth dam located in Minnehaha, South Dakota, serving as a vital water resource structure in the region. Built in 1962 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 320 acre-feet. The dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow in the Silver Creek stream, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1522 cubic feet per second.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Silver Creek Watershed Dt Dam #2 has been deemed to have a low hazard potential. With its primary purpose and specific dam type not specified, the dam's condition is currently rated as "Not Rated". Despite lacking detailed risk assessment data, the dam's strategic location and design contribute to its significance in water management and climate resilience efforts in the area.

Year_Completed 1962
Dam_Height 24
River_Or_Stream SILVER CREEK
Dam_Length 500
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Hydraulic_Height 24
Drainage_Area 2
Nid_Storage 320
Hazard_Potential Low
Nid_Height 24
       

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