Booth

DRY DRAW· Lyman, South Dakota· Built 1938· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Booth is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 49.8% in SD)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge84 cfs
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)
NID IDSD01110

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
Last Inspection: October 12, 2006
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: DENR

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Booth?

Booth 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 Booth?

Booth is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Booth built?

Booth was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Booth?

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

How tall is Booth?

Booth has a dam height of 23 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.

When was Booth last inspected?

Booth was last inspected on October 12, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.