Leo Ruona Pond No.1
Key Takeaway
Leo Ruona Pond No.1 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 15.7% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 630 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01877 |
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
LEO RUONA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Leo Ruona Pond No.1?
Leo Ruona Pond 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 Leo Ruona Pond No.1?
Leo Ruona Pond No.1 is owned by LEO RUONA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Leo Ruona Pond No.1 built?
Leo Ruona Pond No.1 was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Ruona Pond No.1?
Leo Ruona Pond No.1 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 Ruona Pond No.1?
Leo Ruona Pond No.1 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.