Bloom

Pennington, South Dakota· Built 2001· Earth·

Key Takeaway

Bloom is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Length325 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDSD02615

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

Bloom Family Ltd.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bloom?

Bloom 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 Bloom?

Bloom is owned by Bloom Family Ltd. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bloom built?

Bloom was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Bloom?

Bloom serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, 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.

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.