American Luthern Church

TR-GRAND RIVER· Corson, South Dakota· Built 1960· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

American Luthern Church is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 85.2% in SD)
Dam Length884 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage192 acre-ft
Normal Storage116 acre-ft
Max Discharge4,840 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDSD00591

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

AMERICAN LUTHERN CHURCH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of American Luthern Church?

American Luthern Church is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates American Luthern Church?

American Luthern Church is owned by AMERICAN LUTHERN CHURCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was American Luthern Church built?

American Luthern Church was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of American Luthern Church?

American Luthern Church serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is American Luthern Church?

American Luthern Church has a dam height of 30 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.