Guidinger Dam
Key Takeaway
Guidinger Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 40.7% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 1,180 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 572 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 5,760 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2009 |
| NID ID | SD00675 |
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
PETER L. BUER (WR #760-1)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Guidinger Dam?
Guidinger Dam 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 Guidinger Dam?
Guidinger Dam is owned by PETER L. BUER (WR #760-1) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Guidinger Dam built?
Guidinger Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Guidinger Dam?
Guidinger Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Guidinger Dam?
Guidinger Dam has a dam height of 21 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.