D. Dunn

TR-MOREAU· Perkins, South Dakota· Built 1949· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

D. Dunn is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 33.7% in SD)
Dam Length380 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage136 acre-ft
Normal Storage115 acre-ft
Max Discharge110 cfs
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)
NID IDSD00216

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

D. DUNN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of D. Dunn?

D. Dunn 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. Dunn?

D. Dunn is owned by D. DUNN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was D. Dunn built?

D. Dunn was completed in 1949, making it 77 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. Dunn?

D. Dunn 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. Dunn?

D. Dunn 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.