C. Wulff Stockwater Dam
Key Takeaway
C. Wulff Stockwater Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 92.4% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 238 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 280 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01363 |
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
CLARENCE WULFF
Private
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What is the hazard classification of C. Wulff Stockwater Dam?
C. Wulff Stockwater 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 C. Wulff Stockwater Dam?
C. Wulff Stockwater Dam is owned by CLARENCE WULFF (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was C. Wulff Stockwater Dam built?
C. Wulff Stockwater Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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. Wulff Stockwater Dam?
C. Wulff Stockwater Dam 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. Wulff Stockwater Dam?
C. Wulff Stockwater Dam has a dam height of 33 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.