Jim'S Creek Dam

TR SOUTH FORK MOREAU RIVER· Harding, South Dakota· Built 2003· Earth· 26 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Jim'S Creek Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 65.2% in SD)
Dam Length575 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage197 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge2,080 cfs
Year Completed2003 (23 years old)
NID IDSD02513

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: November 18, 2003
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

JIM JOHNSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jim'S Creek Dam?

Jim'S Creek 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 Jim'S Creek Dam?

Jim'S Creek Dam is owned by JIM JOHNSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jim'S Creek Dam built?

Jim'S Creek Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Jim'S Creek Dam?

Jim'S Creek Dam 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 Jim'S Creek Dam?

Jim'S Creek Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Jim'S Creek Dam last inspected?

Jim'S Creek Dam was last inspected on November 18, 2003. 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.