Nestor Kivimaki Dam No.1
Key Takeaway
Nestor Kivimaki Dam No.1 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1922 and is 104 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 5.1% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 1,790 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00683 |
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
DONALD-ELMER KIVIMAKI
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Nestor Kivimaki Dam No.1?
Nestor Kivimaki 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 Nestor Kivimaki Dam No.1?
Nestor Kivimaki Dam No.1 is owned by DONALD-ELMER KIVIMAKI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nestor Kivimaki Dam No.1 built?
Nestor Kivimaki Dam No.1 was completed in 1922, making it 104 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 Nestor Kivimaki Dam No.1?
Nestor Kivimaki Dam No.1 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 Nestor Kivimaki Dam No.1?
Nestor Kivimaki Dam No.1 has a dam height of 13 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.