Bob Stoeser Dam
Key Takeaway
Bob Stoeser Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 45.6% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 880 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02439 |
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
BOB STOESER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bob Stoeser Dam?
Bob Stoeser 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 Bob Stoeser Dam?
Bob Stoeser Dam is owned by BOB STOESER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bob Stoeser Dam built?
Bob Stoeser Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Bob Stoeser Dam?
Bob Stoeser Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bob Stoeser Dam?
Bob Stoeser Dam has a dam height of 22 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.