Stephen Mission
Key Takeaway
Stephen Mission is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 93.1% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 756 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00290 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CROW CREEK TRIBE
Tribal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Stephen Mission?
Stephen Mission 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 Stephen Mission?
Stephen Mission is owned by CROW CREEK TRIBE (Tribal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stephen Mission built?
Stephen Mission 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 Stephen Mission?
Stephen Mission serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Stephen Mission?
Stephen Mission has a dam height of 34 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.