Casanova Gpa

TRIB. SNAKE CREEK· Brown, South Dakota· Built 1995· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Casanova Gpa is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 0.7% in SD)
Dam Length1,068 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage238 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge400 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDSD02410

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
Last Inspection: November 5, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

GF&P

State Government

Nearby Dams

Highland

Brown, SD

Low Hazard 14 ft

Mina

Edmunds, SD

Significant Hazard 32 ft

Richmond

Brown, SD

High Hazard 52 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Casanova Gpa?

Casanova Gpa 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 Casanova Gpa?

Casanova Gpa is owned by GF&P (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Casanova Gpa built?

Casanova Gpa was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Casanova Gpa?

Casanova Gpa 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 Casanova Gpa?

Casanova Gpa has a dam height of 9 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 Casanova Gpa last inspected?

Casanova Gpa was last inspected on November 5, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.