Overberg Wpa #2

TRIB. BUFFALO LAKE· Roberts, South Dakota· Built 1979· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Overberg Wpa #2 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft
Dam Length240 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage82 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Max Discharge25 cfs
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDSD02353

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: No
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

USF&WS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Overberg Wpa #2?

Overberg Wpa #2 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 Overberg Wpa #2?

Overberg Wpa #2 is owned by USF&WS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Overberg Wpa #2 built?

Overberg Wpa #2 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Overberg Wpa #2?

Overberg Wpa #2 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Overberg Wpa #2?

Overberg Wpa #2 has a dam height of 7 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.