Robinson Dam

TR-GRAND· Perkins, South Dakota· Built 1936· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Robinson Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 24.1% in SD)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Normal Storage184 acre-ft
Max Discharge335 cfs
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)
NID IDSD00923

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: April 23, 2003
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

ALLEN ROBINSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Robinson Dam?

Robinson 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 Robinson Dam?

Robinson Dam is owned by ALLEN ROBINSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Robinson Dam built?

Robinson Dam was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Robinson Dam?

Robinson Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Robinson Dam?

Robinson Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Robinson Dam last inspected?

Robinson Dam was last inspected on April 23, 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.