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Flandreau Dam -- April 2025
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Flandreau Dam -- April 2025

Flandreau Dam on the Big Sioux River

The Flandreau Mill Dam is one of area anglers favorite spots to fish.  Located on north Crescent Street (about two blocks north of Second Avenue), the Flandreau Dam on the Big Sioux River provides a popular recreation outlet.  

In 2014, the City of Flandreau in collaboration with the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe and community members formed the Flandreau Dam Revitalization Committee.  Their mission statement is to revitalize the Flandreau Dam area to facilitate beautification, recreational opportunity, improve access and increase safety.  

Committee Members:

  • Dan Sutton, Mayor
  • Alderman Mark Ekern
  • Alderman Karen Tufty
  • Fire Chief Don Peters
  • Scott Ramsdell
  • Roger Janssen
  • Dean Elverud
  • Francis Wakeman