Sheridan Lake Dam Quick Facts
Sheridan Lake Dam Map
Sheridan Lake Dam Information
Sheridan Lake Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 6 miles from Stratasphere Bowl, Pennington, South Dakota.
The dam, which is on the Spring Creek River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for Fish and Wildlife Pond benefits.
The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1939 and is currently owned by USDA FS.
Sheridan Lake Dam Structure
The Sheridan Lake Dam is approximately 850 feet (259 m) long, 134 feet (41 m) high and has a structural volume of 723,471 cubic yards (553,133 cubic metres).
Sheridan Lake Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 13,395 acre-ft (16,522 Ml) and maximum capacity of 22,043 acre-ft (27,190 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 0 acres (0 ha) and the total catchment area is 148 square miles (383 square kilometres).
Sheridan Lake Dam Spillway
The dam has a 30 feet (9 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 24170 cubic feet per second (684 cubic metres per second).
Sheridan Lake Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams
Sheridan Lake Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Sheridan Lake Dam
Failed to fetch current weather data.7-Day Forecast for Sheridan Lake Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 42 | 79 | 73 | 1011 | 12 | 14 | 23 | WSW | 0 | - |  |
| Sat | 43 | 69 | 60 | 1012 | 18 | 20 | 39 | NW | 0 | - | |
| Sun | 41 | 71 | 63 | 1021 | 17 | 10 | 13 | S | 0 | - | |
| Mon | 47 | 74 | 72 | 1015 | 15 | 11 | 10 | ENE | 0 | - | |
| Tue | 52 | 79 | 79 | 1009 | 11 | 8 | 11 | NNE | 0 | - | |
| Wed | 56 | 80 | 80 | 1012 | 12 | 11 | 10 | E | 0 | - | |
| Thu | 57 | 80 | 79 | 1013 | 13 | 12 | 14 | SE | 0 | - | |
| Fri | 59 | 80 | 78 | 1012 | 15 | 10 | 20 | WSW | 0 | - |  |
Sheridan Lake Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Sheridan Lake Dam is in South Dakota.
Sheridan Lake Dam is in Pennington County.
Sheridan Lake Dam is 134 feet high.
Sheridan Lake Dam is 850 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor
A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams