Carl Lungren Dam No.1
Key Takeaway
Carl Lungren Dam No.1 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 45.6% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 970 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1996 |
| NID ID | SD01061 |
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
DALE LUNGREN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carl Lungren Dam No.1?
Carl Lungren Dam 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 Carl Lungren Dam No.1?
Carl Lungren Dam No.1 is owned by DALE LUNGREN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carl Lungren Dam No.1 built?
Carl Lungren Dam No.1 was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Lungren Dam No.1?
Carl Lungren Dam 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 Carl Lungren Dam No.1?
Carl Lungren Dam No.1 has a dam height of 22 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.