Dowling Number 1
Key Takeaway
Dowling Number 1 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 53.3% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 393 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 630 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01622 |
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
LOUIS DOWLING
Private
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Low Hazard 28 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Dowling Number 1?
Dowling Number 1 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 Dowling Number 1?
Dowling Number 1 is owned by LOUIS DOWLING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dowling Number 1 built?
Dowling Number 1 was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Dowling Number 1?
Dowling Number 1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dowling Number 1?
Dowling Number 1 has a dam height of 24 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.