City of Murdo Number #1
Key Takeaway
City of Murdo Number #1 is classified as significant hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is water supply. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 96.2% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 825 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00142 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF MURDO
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of City of Murdo Number #1?
City of Murdo Number #1 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates City of Murdo Number #1?
City of Murdo Number #1 is owned by CITY OF MURDO (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was City of Murdo Number #1 built?
City of Murdo Number #1 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 City of Murdo Number #1?
City of Murdo Number #1 serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is City of Murdo Number #1?
City of Murdo Number #1 has a dam height of 39 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 City of Murdo Number #1 last inspected?
City of Murdo Number #1 was last inspected on May 14, 1981. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.