Joe Mangin

TR-CHEYENNE CREEK· Potter, South Dakota· Built 1939· Earth· 12 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Joe Mangin is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 3% in SD)
Dam Length390 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Max Discharge390 cfs
Year Completed1939 (87 years old)
NID IDSD00945

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

JOE MANGIN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Joe Mangin?

Joe Mangin 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 Joe Mangin?

Joe Mangin is owned by JOE MANGIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Joe Mangin built?

Joe Mangin was completed in 1939, making it 87 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 Joe Mangin?

Joe Mangin 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 Joe Mangin?

Joe Mangin has a dam height of 12 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.