Angostura Grazing Pond 2

TRIBUTARY WHITE RIVER· Fall River, South Dakota· Built 1968· Earth· 23 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Angostura Grazing Pond 2 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 49.8% in SD)
Dam Length550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage184 acre-ft
Normal Storage122 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,650 cfs
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDSD01169

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

EDWARD VOSS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Angostura Grazing Pond 2?

Angostura Grazing Pond 2 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 Angostura Grazing Pond 2?

Angostura Grazing Pond 2 is owned by EDWARD VOSS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Angostura Grazing Pond 2 built?

Angostura Grazing Pond 2 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Angostura Grazing Pond 2?

Angostura Grazing Pond 2 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 Angostura Grazing Pond 2?

Angostura Grazing Pond 2 has a dam height of 23 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.