C. Nuzum No.1

TR CHEYENNE· Meade, South Dakota· Built 1946· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

C. Nuzum No.1 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 15.7% in SD)
Dam Length580 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Max Discharge3,200 cfs
Year Completed1946 (80 years old)
NID IDSD00428

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

C. NUZUM

Private

Nearby Dams

C. Nuzum No.2

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Low Hazard 21 ft

S. Simon Dam

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Low Hazard 15 ft

D. Nuzum

Meade, SD

Low Hazard 24 ft

M. Ogrady

Meade, SD

Low Hazard 24 ft

E. Wilson

Meade, SD

Low Hazard 20 ft

I. Thompson

Meade, SD

Low Hazard 16 ft

R. Howie

Meade, SD

Low Hazard 11 ft

E.B. Wilson

Meade, SD

Low Hazard 15 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of C. Nuzum No.1?

C. Nuzum No.1 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. Nuzum No.1?

C. Nuzum No.1 is owned by C. NUZUM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was C. Nuzum No.1 built?

C. Nuzum No.1 was completed in 1946, making it 80 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. Nuzum No.1?

C. Nuzum No.1 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. Nuzum No.1?

C. Nuzum No.1 has a dam height of 16 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.

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.