Fho Ranch No.1
Key Takeaway
Fho Ranch No.1 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 57.4% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02471 |
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
FHO RANCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fho Ranch No.1?
Fho Ranch No.1 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 Fho Ranch No.1?
Fho Ranch No.1 is owned by FHO RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fho Ranch No.1 built?
Fho Ranch No.1 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Fho Ranch No.1?
Fho Ranch No.1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fho Ranch No.1?
Fho Ranch No.1 has a dam height of 25 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.