Canata East 302
Key Takeaway
Canata East 302 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 7.8% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 540 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01128 |
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
USDA FS
Federal Government
Nearby Dams
William Huether
Pennington, SD
Low Hazard 22 ftVirgil Horton 2
Pennington, SD
Low Hazard 20 ftThistle Dam
Pennington, SD
Low Hazard 15 ftVirgil Horton 1
Pennington, SD
Low Hazard 15 ftVirgil Horton 4
Pennington, SD
Low Hazard 18 ftSd Noname 173
Pennington, SD
Low Hazard 16 ftMissile 249 (Nid)
Pennington, SD
Low Hazard 19 ftSage Creek 344
Pennington, SD
Low Hazard 14 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Canata East 302?
Canata East 302 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 Canata East 302?
Canata East 302 is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Canata East 302 built?
Canata East 302 was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Canata East 302?
Canata East 302 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Canata East 302?
Canata East 302 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.
When was Canata East 302 last inspected?
Canata East 302 was last inspected on June 1, 1978. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.