Road Draw Dam

RABBIT CREEK, TRIBUTARY OF· Harding, South Dakota· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Other Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Road Draw Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 33.7% in SD)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge220 cfs
NID IDSD02557

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: July 12, 2016
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: DENR

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Road Draw Dam?

Road Draw 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 Road Draw Dam?

Road Draw Dam is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Road Draw Dam?

Road Draw Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Road Draw Dam?

Road Draw Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Road Draw Dam last inspected?

Road Draw Dam was last inspected on July 12, 2016. 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.