Fred Joens

TR MOREAU· Dewey, South Dakota· Built 1941· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Fred Joens is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 15.7% in SD)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Max Discharge3,600 cfs
Year Completed1941 (85 years old)
NID IDSD01686

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

FRED JOENS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fred Joens?

Fred Joens 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 Fred Joens?

Fred Joens is owned by FRED JOENS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Fred Joens built?

Fred Joens was completed in 1941, making it 85 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 Fred Joens?

Fred Joens 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 Fred Joens?

Fred Joens has a dam height of 16 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.