Leo Berens

TR MISSOURI· Walworth, South Dakota· Built 1942· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Leo Berens is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1942 and is 84 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 71.8% in SD)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge238 cfs
Year Completed1942 (84 years old)
NID IDSD01084

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 25, 1979
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

LEO BERENS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Leo Berens?

Leo Berens 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 Leo Berens?

Leo Berens is owned by LEO BERENS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Leo Berens built?

Leo Berens was completed in 1942, making it 84 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 Leo Berens?

Leo Berens 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 Leo Berens?

Leo Berens has a dam height of 27 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.

When was Leo Berens last inspected?

Leo Berens was last inspected on October 25, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.