Lake Berry Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Berry Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 40.7% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 1,106 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 495 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00550 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
S&PL
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Berry Dam?
Lake Berry 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 Lake Berry Dam?
Lake Berry Dam is owned by S&PL (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Berry Dam built?
Lake Berry Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Lake Berry Dam?
Lake Berry Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Berry Dam?
Lake Berry 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.
When was Lake Berry Dam last inspected?
Lake Berry Dam was last inspected on October 12, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.