G. Flier

TR-CHEYENNE· Custer, South Dakota· Built 1958· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

G. Flier is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 29.5% in SD)
Dam Length645 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Max Discharge2,100 cfs
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDSD01366

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

HERMAN BLOOM

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of G. Flier?

G. Flier 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 G. Flier?

G. Flier is owned by HERMAN BLOOM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was G. Flier built?

G. Flier was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 G. Flier?

G. Flier serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is G. Flier?

G. Flier has a dam height of 19 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.