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Bullhead Dam

Bullhead Dam is a dam in Mellette, South Dakota.

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Bullhead 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 Bullhead 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 Bullhead Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.50306, -101.17792. 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 Bullhead Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Bullhead Dam?

    Nearby: Deadmans Lake (lake, 57 km), Phantom Lake (lake, 74 km), Cross Butte (viewpoint, 8 km), Cemetery Hill (viewpoint, 8 km), Bus Butte (viewpoint, 9 km), Corn Creek Lake (lake, 9 km).