Jack Hunt
Key Takeaway
Jack Hunt is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 77.7% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,135 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01798 |
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
JENNIE HUNT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jack Hunt?
Jack Hunt 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 Jack Hunt?
Jack Hunt is owned by JENNIE HUNT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jack Hunt built?
Jack Hunt was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Jack Hunt?
Jack Hunt 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 Jack Hunt?
Jack Hunt has a dam height of 28 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.