Zebroski

TRIB. MISSOURI RIVER· Hughes, South Dakota· Built 1975· Earth· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Zebroski is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 93.1% in SD)
Dam Length325 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage28 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Max Discharge441 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDSD02320

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

RAY ZEBROSKI

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Zebroski?

Zebroski 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 Zebroski?

Zebroski is owned by RAY ZEBROSKI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Zebroski built?

Zebroski was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Zebroski?

Zebroski 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 Zebroski?

Zebroski 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.

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.