Driftwood Dairy Se Wwp
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 Length | 1,896 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2020 (6 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02668 |
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
Driftwood Dairy
Private
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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.