Brost Number 10
Key Takeaway
Brost Number 10 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 71.8% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 318 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 630 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00146 |
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
HERMAN BROST
Private
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Significant Hazard 32 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Brost Number 10?
Brost Number 10 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 Brost Number 10?
Brost Number 10 is owned by HERMAN BROST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brost Number 10 built?
Brost Number 10 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Brost Number 10?
Brost Number 10 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 Brost Number 10?
Brost Number 10 has a dam height of 27 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.