Jensen No. 6
Key Takeaway
Jensen No. 6 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 65.2% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 375 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01249 |
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
WM JENSEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jensen No. 6?
Jensen No. 6 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 Jensen No. 6?
Jensen No. 6 is owned by WM JENSEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jensen No. 6 built?
Jensen No. 6 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Jensen No. 6?
Jensen No. 6 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 Jensen No. 6?
Jensen No. 6 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.