Cliff Fees
Key Takeaway
Cliff Fees is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 7.8% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01916 |
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
CLIFF FEES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cliff Fees?
Cliff Fees 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 Cliff Fees?
Cliff Fees is owned by CLIFF FEES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cliff Fees built?
Cliff Fees was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Cliff Fees?
Cliff Fees 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 Cliff Fees?
Cliff Fees has a dam height of 14 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.