Howard J. Kunstle
Key Takeaway
Howard J. Kunstle is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 29.5% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 415 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 780 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00950 |
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
HOWARD J. KUNSTLE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Howard J. Kunstle?
Howard J. Kunstle 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 Howard J. Kunstle?
Howard J. Kunstle is owned by HOWARD J. KUNSTLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Howard J. Kunstle built?
Howard J. Kunstle was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 Howard J. Kunstle?
Howard J. Kunstle 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 Howard J. Kunstle?
Howard J. Kunstle 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.