Solberg Dam

Little Minnesota River-TR· Built 2009· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Solberg Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 71.8% in SD)
Dam Length352 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage21 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge405 cfs
Year Completed2009 (17 years old)
NID IDSD02674

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

Lee Solberg

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Solberg Dam?

Solberg 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 Solberg Dam?

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

When was Solberg Dam built?

Solberg Dam was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 Solberg Dam?

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

How tall is Solberg Dam?

Solberg Dam has a dam height of 27 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.

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.