Bruch Bros.
Key Takeaway
Bruch Bros. is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 77.7% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,040 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02096 |
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
BRUCH BROS.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bruch Bros.?
Bruch Bros. 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 Bruch Bros.?
Bruch Bros. is owned by BRUCH BROS. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bruch Bros. built?
Bruch Bros. was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Bruch Bros.?
Bruch Bros. 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 Bruch Bros.?
Bruch Bros. has a dam height of 28 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.