Fischbach
Key Takeaway
Fischbach is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 53.3% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 1,090 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,880 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02307 |
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
FISCHBACH RANCH INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fischbach?
Fischbach 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 Fischbach?
Fischbach is owned by FISCHBACH RANCH INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fischbach built?
Fischbach was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Fischbach?
Fischbach serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fischbach?
Fischbach 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.