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Ted Olson Dam

Ted Olson Dam is a dam in Meade, South Dakota.

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Ted Olson 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 Ted Olson 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 Ted Olson Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.91499, -102.80878. 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 Ted Olson Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Ted Olson Dam?

    Nearby: Deers Ears Butte (viewpoint, 39 km), Castle Rock Butte (viewpoint, 65 km), Vig Buttes (viewpoint, 8 km), Horse Butte (viewpoint, 14 km), Flat Top Butte (viewpoint, 14 km), Ben Ash Historical Monument (fort, 17 km).