Sage Creek 344

DRY DRAW· Pennington, South Dakota· Built 1937· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Sage Creek 344 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 7.8% in SD)
Dam Length420 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Max Discharge540 cfs
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)
NID IDSD01129

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: June 1, 1978
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sage Creek 344?

Sage Creek 344 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 Sage Creek 344?

Sage Creek 344 is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sage Creek 344 built?

Sage Creek 344 was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Sage Creek 344?

Sage Creek 344 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 Sage Creek 344?

Sage Creek 344 has a dam height of 14 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 Sage Creek 344 last inspected?

Sage Creek 344 was last inspected on June 1, 1978. 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.