New Underwood Land Partners Dam
Key Takeaway
New Underwood Land Partners Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 7.8% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02252 |
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
NEW UNDERWOOD LAND PARTNERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of New Underwood Land Partners Dam?
New Underwood Land Partners 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 New Underwood Land Partners Dam?
New Underwood Land Partners Dam is owned by NEW UNDERWOOD LAND PARTNERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was New Underwood Land Partners Dam built?
New Underwood Land Partners Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 New Underwood Land Partners Dam?
New Underwood Land Partners Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is New Underwood Land Partners Dam?
New Underwood Land Partners Dam has a dam height of 14 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.
When was New Underwood Land Partners Dam last inspected?
New Underwood Land Partners Dam was last inspected on June 8, 1987. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.