Dehaan Livestock Dam
Key Takeaway
Dehaan Livestock Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 29.5% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02395 |
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
DEHAAN LIVESTOCK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dehaan Livestock Dam?
Dehaan Livestock Dam 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 Dehaan Livestock Dam?
Dehaan Livestock Dam is owned by DEHAAN LIVESTOCK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dehaan Livestock Dam built?
Dehaan Livestock Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Dehaan Livestock Dam?
Dehaan Livestock Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 Dehaan Livestock Dam?
Dehaan Livestock Dam 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.