Eros Data Center Dam
Key Takeaway
Eros Data Center Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 88.8% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 540 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | SD82905 |
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
DOI USGS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Eros Data Center Dam?
Eros Data Center Dam 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 Eros Data Center Dam?
Eros Data Center Dam is owned by DOI USGS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Eros Data Center Dam built?
Eros Data Center Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Eros Data Center Dam?
Eros Data Center Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Eros Data Center Dam?
Eros Data Center Dam has a dam height of 31 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.