Little White River Dike
Key Takeaway
Little White River Dike is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1934 and is 92 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 53.3% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 4,070 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
| Drainage Area | 204 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01193 |
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
DEPT. OF INTERIOR FWS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little White River Dike?
Little White River Dike 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 Little White River Dike?
Little White River Dike is owned by DEPT. OF INTERIOR FWS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little White River Dike built?
Little White River Dike was completed in 1934, making it 92 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 Little White River Dike?
Little White River Dike serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little White River Dike?
Little White River Dike has a dam height of 24 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.