Dienert
Key Takeaway
Dienert is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 71.8% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 367 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,171 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02298 |
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
RONALD DIENERT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dienert?
Dienert 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 Dienert?
Dienert is owned by RONALD DIENERT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dienert built?
Dienert was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Dienert?
Dienert serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dienert?
Dienert has a dam height of 27 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.