Ed Berens Dam

TR-MISSOURI· Walworth, South Dakota· Built 1950· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Ed Berens Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 77.7% in SD)
Dam Length236 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge400 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDSD01083

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 25, 1979
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

ED BERENS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ed Berens Dam?

Ed Berens Dam 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 Ed Berens Dam?

Ed Berens Dam is owned by ED BERENS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ed Berens Dam built?

Ed Berens Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Ed Berens Dam?

Ed Berens Dam 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 Ed Berens Dam?

Ed Berens Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Ed Berens Dam last inspected?

Ed Berens Dam was last inspected on October 25, 1979. 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.