Argyle

TRIB-S FORK GRAND RIVER· Harding, South Dakota· Built 1956· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Argyle is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 65.2% in SD)
Dam Length310 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage34 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Max Discharge525 cfs
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDSD00624

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

JOHN NIEMI

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Argyle?

Argyle 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 Argyle?

Argyle is owned by JOHN NIEMI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Argyle built?

Argyle was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Argyle?

Argyle serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Argyle?

Argyle has a dam height of 26 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.