Carl Kannolt Dam
Key Takeaway
Carl Kannolt Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 65.2% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 416 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 368 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 520 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01034 |
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
CARL KANNOLT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carl Kannolt Dam?
Carl Kannolt 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 Carl Kannolt Dam?
Carl Kannolt Dam is owned by CARL KANNOLT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carl Kannolt Dam built?
Carl Kannolt Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Carl Kannolt Dam?
Carl Kannolt 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 Carl Kannolt Dam?
Carl Kannolt Dam has a dam height of 26 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.