Cother Clanton
Key Takeaway
Cother Clanton is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 29.5% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 247 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,680 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01879 |
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
CLANTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cother Clanton?
Cother Clanton 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 Cother Clanton?
Cother Clanton is owned by CLANTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cother Clanton built?
Cother Clanton was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Cother Clanton?
Cother Clanton 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 Cother Clanton?
Cother Clanton has a dam height of 19 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.