D. Booth No.2
Key Takeaway
D. Booth No.2 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 33.7% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01705 |
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
DANIEL BOOTH
Private
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Low Hazard 22 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of D. Booth No.2?
D. Booth No.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 D. Booth No.2?
D. Booth No.2 is owned by DANIEL BOOTH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was D. Booth No.2 built?
D. Booth No.2 was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 D. Booth No.2?
D. Booth No.2 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 D. Booth No.2?
D. Booth No.2 has a dam height of 20 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.