Marty Mission (Silted In)

SEVEN MILE CREEK· Charles Mix, South Dakota· Built 1938· Earth· 65 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction State Government

Key Takeaway

Marty Mission (Silted In) is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 65 ft (taller than 99.3% in SD)
Dam Length750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,450 cfs
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)
NID IDSD00223

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: August 19, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

S&PL

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Marty Mission (Silted In)?

Marty Mission (Silted In) 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 Marty Mission (Silted In)?

Marty Mission (Silted In) is owned by S&PL (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Marty Mission (Silted In) built?

Marty Mission (Silted In) was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Marty Mission (Silted In)?

Marty Mission (Silted In) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Marty Mission (Silted In)?

Marty Mission (Silted In) has a dam height of 65 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 Marty Mission (Silted In) last inspected?

Marty Mission (Silted In) was last inspected on August 19, 2020. 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.