Leonard Ziesier No.1
Key Takeaway
Leonard Ziesier No.1 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 85.2% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 371 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 460 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00546 |
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
LEONARD ZIESIER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Leonard Ziesier No.1?
Leonard Ziesier 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 Leonard Ziesier No.1?
Leonard Ziesier No.1 is owned by LEONARD ZIESIER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Leonard Ziesier No.1 built?
Leonard Ziesier No.1 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Leonard Ziesier No.1?
Leonard Ziesier 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 Leonard Ziesier No.1?
Leonard Ziesier No.1 has a dam height of 30 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.