Pace Dam

TR. BOX ELDER CREEK· Pennington, South Dakota· Built 2002· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Pace Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 45.6% in SD)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,080 cfs
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
NID IDSD02508

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 16, 2003
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

BOB PACE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pace Dam?

Pace 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 Pace Dam?

Pace Dam is owned by BOB PACE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pace Dam built?

Pace Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Pace Dam?

Pace 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 Pace Dam?

Pace Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Pace Dam last inspected?

Pace Dam was last inspected on September 16, 2003. 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.