Krogman No.1
Key Takeaway
Krogman No.1 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 65.2% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01257 |
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
LAWRENCE KROGMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Krogman No.1?
Krogman No.1 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 Krogman No.1?
Krogman No.1 is owned by LAWRENCE KROGMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Krogman No.1 built?
Krogman No.1 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Krogman No.1?
Krogman No.1 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 Krogman No.1?
Krogman No.1 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.