Norwegian Bordan Gpa South

Cain Creek-TR· Beadle, South Dakota· Built 1996· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Norwegian Bordan Gpa South is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 24.1% in SD)
Dam Length380 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1996 (30 years old)
NID IDSD02625

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

SD GF&P

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Norwegian Bordan Gpa South?

Norwegian Bordan Gpa South 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 Norwegian Bordan Gpa South?

Norwegian Bordan Gpa South is owned by SD GF&P (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Norwegian Bordan Gpa South built?

Norwegian Bordan Gpa South was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Norwegian Bordan Gpa South?

Norwegian Bordan Gpa South 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 Norwegian Bordan Gpa South?

Norwegian Bordan Gpa South has a dam height of 18 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.