Limestone Butte (Nid)
Key Takeaway
Limestone Butte (Nid) is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 82.6% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 978 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01103 |
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
USDA FS
Federal Government
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Low Hazard 21 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Limestone Butte (Nid)?
Limestone Butte (Nid) 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 Limestone Butte (Nid)?
Limestone Butte (Nid) is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Limestone Butte (Nid) built?
Limestone Butte (Nid) was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Limestone Butte (Nid)?
Limestone Butte (Nid) serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Limestone Butte (Nid)?
Limestone Butte (Nid) has a dam height of 29 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 Limestone Butte (Nid) last inspected?
Limestone Butte (Nid) was last inspected on October 12, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.