Arnt Jorgenson

TR MOREAU RIVER· Perkins, South Dakota· Built 1953· Earth· 17 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Arnt Jorgenson is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 20.2% in SD)
Dam Length540 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Max Discharge250 cfs
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDSD02048

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

ARNT JORGENSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Arnt Jorgenson?

Arnt Jorgenson 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 Arnt Jorgenson?

Arnt Jorgenson is owned by ARNT JORGENSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Arnt Jorgenson built?

Arnt Jorgenson was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Arnt Jorgenson?

Arnt Jorgenson 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 Arnt Jorgenson?

Arnt Jorgenson has a dam height of 17 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.