Dry Run Subimpoundment

DRY RUN CREEK· Brown, South Dakota· Built 1994· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Dry Run Subimpoundment is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 1.1% in SD)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage260 acre-ft
Normal Storage63 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area90 sq mi
Max Discharge2,000 cfs
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
NID IDSD02396

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

USF&WS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dry Run Subimpoundment?

Dry Run Subimpoundment 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 Dry Run Subimpoundment?

Dry Run Subimpoundment is owned by USF&WS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dry Run Subimpoundment built?

Dry Run Subimpoundment was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Dry Run Subimpoundment?

Dry Run Subimpoundment serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dry Run Subimpoundment?

Dry Run Subimpoundment has a dam height of 10 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.