Driftwood Dairy Se Wwp

Minnehaha, South Dakota· Built 2020· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Driftwood Dairy Se Wwp is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 2020 and is 6 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 20.2% in SD)
Dam Length1,896 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2020 (6 years old)
NID IDSD02668

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

Driftwood Dairy

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Driftwood Dairy Se Wwp?

Driftwood Dairy Se Wwp 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 Driftwood Dairy Se Wwp?

Driftwood Dairy Se Wwp is owned by Driftwood Dairy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Driftwood Dairy Se Wwp built?

Driftwood Dairy Se Wwp was completed in 2020, making it 6 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 Driftwood Dairy Se Wwp?

Driftwood Dairy Se Wwp serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Driftwood Dairy Se Wwp?

Driftwood Dairy Se Wwp has a dam height of 17 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.