Malon Dam

PINE CREEK· Meade, South Dakota· Built 2001· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Malon Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 88.8% in SD)
Dam Length395 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage340 acre-ft
Normal Storage165 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge1,770 cfs
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDSD02496

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: September 17, 2002
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

HARVEY MALON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Malon Dam?

Malon 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 Malon Dam?

Malon Dam is owned by HARVEY MALON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Malon Dam built?

Malon Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Malon Dam?

Malon 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 Malon Dam?

Malon Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Malon Dam last inspected?

Malon Dam was last inspected on September 17, 2002. 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.