Timmons Wetland Dam

TRIB. RED OWL CREEK· Meade, South Dakota· Built 1995· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Timmons Wetland Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 45.6% in SD)
Dam Length544 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage89 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,180 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDSD02417

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

DALE TIMMONS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Timmons Wetland Dam?

Timmons Wetland 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 Timmons Wetland Dam?

Timmons Wetland Dam is owned by DALE TIMMONS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Timmons Wetland Dam built?

Timmons Wetland Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Timmons Wetland Dam?

Timmons Wetland Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, 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 Timmons Wetland Dam?

Timmons Wetland Dam has a dam height of 22 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.