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Must-see lake · Bon Homme, South Dakota

Henry Dam

Henry Dam is a lake in Bon Homme, South Dakota.

Henry Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

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

Best time to visit Henry Dam

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

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

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

How to reach Henry Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.14561, -97.69297. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Henry Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Henry Dam yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Henry Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Henry Dam?

    Nearby: Beaver Lake (lake, 31 km), Lakeport Church (church, 34 km), Lewis and Clark Lake (lake, 41 km), Gavins Point (sanctuary, 43 km), Midway Recreation Area (sanctuary, 43 km), Lewis & Clark Recreation Area (park, 43 km).

    Is Henry Dam worth visiting?

    Henry Dam is listed as a must-see lake in South Dakota on Spotwander.