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R Compton Dam

R Compton Dam is a dam in Meade, South Dakota.

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R Compton Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this dam: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit R Compton Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach R Compton Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.78499, -102.03044. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit R Compton Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near R Compton Dam?

    Nearby: Lake Buffalo (lake, 23 km), K C Dam (lake, 8 km), Bessie Butte (viewpoint, 24 km), William Baxter Dam (lake, 38 km), Hay Butte (viewpoint, 40 km), Lemmon Butte (viewpoint, 40 km).