State Land

TR-ELM CREEK· Meade, South Dakota· Built 1953· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

State Land is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 7.8% in SD)
Dam Length535 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,155 cfs
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDSD02097

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: May 9, 1994
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

SIMON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of State Land?

State Land 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 State Land?

State Land is owned by SIMON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was State Land built?

State Land was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 State Land?

State Land serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is State Land?

State Land 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 State Land last inspected?

State Land was last inspected on May 9, 1994. 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.