Belvidere Dam
Key Takeaway
Belvidere Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 20.2% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 356 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02365 |
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
CITY OF BELVIDERE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Belvidere Dam?
Belvidere Dam 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 Belvidere Dam?
Belvidere Dam is owned by CITY OF BELVIDERE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Belvidere Dam built?
Belvidere Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Belvidere Dam?
Belvidere Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Belvidere Dam?
Belvidere Dam 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.