Standing Rock Tribe

TR-OAK CREEK· Corson, South Dakota· Built 1939· Earth· 21 ft tall
Significant Hazard Water Supply Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Standing Rock Tribe is classified as significant hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is water supply. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 40.7% in SD)
Dam Length445 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage118 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Max Discharge2,940 cfs
Year Completed1939 (87 years old)
NID IDSD00723

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

STANDING ROCK TRIBE

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Standing Rock Tribe?

Standing Rock Tribe is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Standing Rock Tribe?

Standing Rock Tribe is owned by STANDING ROCK TRIBE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Standing Rock Tribe built?

Standing Rock Tribe was completed in 1939, making it 87 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 Standing Rock Tribe?

Standing Rock Tribe serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Standing Rock Tribe?

Standing Rock Tribe has a dam height of 21 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.