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Before You Dig in South Dakota

Explore damage prevention information, local contacts and rules for safe digging in South Dakota.

811 Center Information

South Dakota 811

Legislative Information

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  • DCL 49-7A & ARSD 20:25
  • Mandatory Membership
  • Civil Penalties
  • Tolerance Zone 18"
  • Hand Dig Clause
  • Mandatory Premark
  • Emergency Clause
  • Positive Response
  • Depth Exemption

Advanced Notice
48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

Marks Valid
21 working days from the start date on the ticket so long as the marks are visible
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

21 working days from the start date on the ticket so long as the marks are visible
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

Regional Partners

Geographic Location:
State of South Dakota

Partner Since:
October 2018

Mission:
The Mission of the South Dakota Common Ground Alliance is to reduce damage to buried utilities and promote safety for all who live and work around infrastructure by the development and education of best practices.

Contact:

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