Morris Jensen
Key Takeaway
Morris Jensen is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 53.3% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 280 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01767 |
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
MORRIS JENSEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Morris Jensen?
Morris Jensen 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 Morris Jensen?
Morris Jensen is owned by MORRIS JENSEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Morris Jensen built?
Morris Jensen was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Morris Jensen?
Morris Jensen serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Morris Jensen?
Morris Jensen 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.