Louder Number 3
Key Takeaway
Louder Number 3 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 45.6% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 713 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00067 |
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
DWIGHT LOUDER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Louder Number 3?
Louder Number 3 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 Louder Number 3?
Louder Number 3 is owned by DWIGHT LOUDER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Louder Number 3 built?
Louder Number 3 was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Louder Number 3?
Louder Number 3 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Louder Number 3?
Louder Number 3 has a dam height of 22 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.