Schultz-Ringer Wpa

TRIB. RED IRON LAKE· Marshall, South Dakota· Built 1993· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Schultz-Ringer Wpa is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 0.7% in SD)
Dam Length205 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage325 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge530 cfs
Year Completed1993 (33 years old)
NID IDSD02372

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: October 23, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

GF&P

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Schultz-Ringer Wpa?

Schultz-Ringer Wpa 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 Schultz-Ringer Wpa?

Schultz-Ringer Wpa is owned by GF&P (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Schultz-Ringer Wpa built?

Schultz-Ringer Wpa was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Schultz-Ringer Wpa?

Schultz-Ringer Wpa 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 Schultz-Ringer Wpa?

Schultz-Ringer Wpa has a dam height of 9 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 Schultz-Ringer Wpa last inspected?

Schultz-Ringer Wpa was last inspected on October 23, 2019. 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.