Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1

TRIBUTARY OF LONE TREE CREEK· Meade, South Dakota· Built 1959· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 65.2% in SD)
Dam Length900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage165 acre-ft
Normal Storage95 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,600 cfs
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)
NID IDSD01011

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

MARVIN REINHOLD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1?

Marvin Reinhold Dam 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 Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1?

Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1 is owned by MARVIN REINHOLD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1 built?

Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1 was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1?

Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1?

Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1 has a dam height of 26 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.