Herman Number 17
Key Takeaway
Herman Number 17 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 65.2% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 219 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,155 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01615 |
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
HERMAN RANCH INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Herman Number 17?
Herman Number 17 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 Herman Number 17?
Herman Number 17 is owned by HERMAN RANCH INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Herman Number 17 built?
Herman Number 17 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 Herman Number 17?
Herman Number 17 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Herman Number 17?
Herman Number 17 has a dam height of 26 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.