Harold Meyer
Key Takeaway
Harold Meyer is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 24.1% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 868 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00345 |
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
HAROLD MEYER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Harold Meyer?
Harold Meyer 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 Harold Meyer?
Harold Meyer is owned by HAROLD MEYER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Harold Meyer built?
Harold Meyer was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Harold Meyer?
Harold Meyer 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 Harold Meyer?
Harold Meyer has a dam height of 18 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.