Goc Number 1
Key Takeaway
Goc Number 1 is classified as significant hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is fire protection. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 20.2% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00909 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
H.D. GOC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Goc Number 1?
Goc Number 1 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Goc Number 1?
Goc Number 1 is owned by H.D. GOC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Goc Number 1 built?
Goc Number 1 was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Goc Number 1?
Goc Number 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 Goc Number 1?
Goc Number 1 has a dam height of 17 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.