J.B. Love No.2
Key Takeaway
J.B. Love No.2 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 49.8% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 455 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00725 |
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
JOHNSON BROS.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of J.B. Love No.2?
J.B. Love No.2 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 J.B. Love No.2?
J.B. Love No.2 is owned by JOHNSON BROS. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was J.B. Love No.2 built?
J.B. Love No.2 was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 J.B. Love No.2?
J.B. Love No.2 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 J.B. Love No.2?
J.B. Love No.2 has a dam height of 23 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.