Baxter No.1
Key Takeaway
Baxter No.1 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1944 and is 82 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 57.4% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 535 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 5,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00313 |
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
BILL BAXTER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Baxter No.1?
Baxter No.1 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 Baxter No.1?
Baxter No.1 is owned by BILL BAXTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Baxter No.1 built?
Baxter No.1 was completed in 1944, making it 82 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 Baxter No.1?
Baxter No.1 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 Baxter No.1?
Baxter No.1 has a dam height of 25 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.