County Line Impoundment

ANTELOPE CREEK· Lyman, South Dakota· Built 1992· Earth· 17 ft tall

Key Takeaway

County Line Impoundment is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 20.2% in SD)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge1,090 cfs
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDSD02329

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: No
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of County Line Impoundment?

County Line Impoundment 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 County Line Impoundment?

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

When was County Line Impoundment built?

County Line Impoundment was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 County Line Impoundment?

County Line Impoundment serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, 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 County Line Impoundment?

County Line Impoundment has a dam height of 17 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.