Eklund No.5
Key Takeaway
Eklund No.5 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 53.3% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 173 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01537 |
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
EKLUND
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Eklund No.5?
Eklund No.5 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 Eklund No.5?
Eklund No.5 is owned by EKLUND (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Eklund No.5 built?
Eklund No.5 was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Eklund No.5?
Eklund No.5 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 Eklund No.5?
Eklund No.5 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.