England No.3
Key Takeaway
England No.3 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 82.6% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01476 |
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
ENGLAND
Private
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What is the hazard classification of England No.3?
England No.3 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 England No.3?
England No.3 is owned by ENGLAND (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was England No.3 built?
England No.3 was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 England No.3?
England No.3 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 England No.3?
England No.3 has a dam height of 29 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.