L. Barnica
Key Takeaway
L. Barnica is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 15.7% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00512 |
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
L. BORNICA
Private
Nearby Dams
Hulm
Ziebach, SD
Low Hazard 18 ftGlad Valley
Ziebach, SD
Low Hazard 18 ftM.A. Lynch
Corson, SD
Low Hazard 23 ftTribe No.3
Ziebach, SD
Low Hazard 20 ftM. Matthews
Ziebach, SD
Low Hazard 26 ftCarmichael
Ziebach, SD
Low Hazard 19 ftMatter
Ziebach, SD
Low Hazard 18 ftJ. Gebhart No.1
Ziebach, SD
Low Hazard 14 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of L. Barnica?
L. Barnica 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 L. Barnica?
L. Barnica is owned by L. BORNICA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was L. Barnica built?
L. Barnica was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 L. Barnica?
L. Barnica 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 L. Barnica?
L. Barnica has a dam height of 16 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.