Kennebec Grazing Assoc. Dam

TR. MEDICINE CREEK· Lyman, South Dakota· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Kennebec Grazing Assoc. Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 40.7% in SD)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage228 acre-ft
Normal Storage86 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge1,350 cfs
Year Modified2012
NID IDSD02601

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

KENNEBEC GRAZING ASSOC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kennebec Grazing Assoc. Dam?

Kennebec Grazing Assoc. 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 Kennebec Grazing Assoc. Dam?

Kennebec Grazing Assoc. Dam is owned by KENNEBEC GRAZING ASSOC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Kennebec Grazing Assoc. Dam?

Kennebec Grazing Assoc. 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 Kennebec Grazing Assoc. Dam?

Kennebec Grazing Assoc. Dam has a dam height of 21 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.