Medicine Knoll Gpa Dam
Key Takeaway
Medicine Knoll Gpa Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 49.8% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 396 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,450 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02657 |
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
SD Game, Fish, & Parks
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Medicine Knoll Gpa Dam?
Medicine Knoll Gpa 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 Medicine Knoll Gpa Dam?
Medicine Knoll Gpa Dam is owned by SD Game, Fish, & Parks (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Medicine Knoll Gpa Dam built?
Medicine Knoll Gpa Dam was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 Medicine Knoll Gpa Dam?
Medicine Knoll Gpa Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Medicine Knoll Gpa Dam?
Medicine Knoll Gpa Dam has a dam height of 23 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.