Legislature commits more money to prevent ‘catastrophic failure’ at dam near Aberdeen

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 585

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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PIERRE — A plan to replace the dam and spillway at a northeast South Dakota lake will receive $8.2 million in additional state funding, lawmakers decided Monday, raising the total funds available for the project to more than $34 million.

The state House voted 61-3 and the Senate voted 28-2 to support the spending. Because lawmakers didn’t finish work on the bill earlier this month, they dealt with it Monday on Veto Day, …

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