C. Birkland
Key Takeaway
C. Birkland is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1944 and is 82 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 7.8% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00501 |
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
C. BIRKLAND
Private
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What is the hazard classification of C. Birkland?
C. Birkland 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 C. Birkland?
C. Birkland is owned by C. BIRKLAND (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was C. Birkland built?
C. Birkland was completed in 1944, making it 82 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 C. Birkland?
C. Birkland 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 C. Birkland?
C. Birkland has a dam height of 14 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.