A. Drageset No.4
Key Takeaway
A. Drageset No.4 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 7.8% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4,620 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00780 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ADOLF DRAGESET
Private
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What is the hazard classification of A. Drageset No.4?
A. Drageset No.4 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates A. Drageset No.4?
A. Drageset No.4 is owned by ADOLF DRAGESET (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was A. Drageset No.4 built?
A. Drageset No.4 was completed in 1946, making it 80 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of A. Drageset No.4?
A. Drageset No.4 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is A. Drageset No.4?
A. Drageset No.4 has a dam height of 14 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.