Mt. View Ranch Dam
Key Takeaway
Mt. View Ranch Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 57.4% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 540 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02434 |
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
TOM LIEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mt. View Ranch Dam?
Mt. View Ranch 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 Mt. View Ranch Dam?
Mt. View Ranch Dam is owned by TOM LIEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mt. View Ranch Dam built?
Mt. View Ranch Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Mt. View Ranch Dam?
Mt. View Ranch Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 Mt. View Ranch Dam?
Mt. View Ranch Dam has a dam height of 25 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.