Lowell West Dam
Key Takeaway
Lowell West Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 60 ft (taller than 99.1% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02378 |
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
West LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lowell West Dam?
Lowell West Dam 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 Lowell West Dam?
Lowell West Dam is owned by West LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lowell West Dam built?
Lowell West Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Lowell West Dam?
Lowell West Dam 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 Lowell West Dam?
Lowell West Dam has a dam height of 60 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.