City of Murdo Number #2
Key Takeaway
City of Murdo Number #2 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 88.8% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 1,140 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,205 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00141 |
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
CITY OF MURDO
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of City of Murdo Number #2?
City of Murdo Number #2 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 City of Murdo Number #2?
City of Murdo Number #2 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 #2 built?
City of Murdo Number #2 was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 #2?
City of Murdo Number #2 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 #2?
City of Murdo Number #2 has a dam height of 31 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.