Dan Gray No. 3

TR. STOVE CREEK· Dewey, South Dakota· Built 1955· Earth· 25 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dan Gray No. 3 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 57.4% in SD)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,080 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
Year Modified2015
NID IDSD02598

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

DAN GRAY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dan Gray No. 3?

Dan Gray No. 3 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 Dan Gray No. 3?

Dan Gray No. 3 is owned by DAN GRAY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dan Gray No. 3 built?

Dan Gray No. 3 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Dan Gray No. 3?

Dan Gray No. 3 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 Dan Gray No. 3?

Dan Gray No. 3 has a dam height of 25 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.