Nygaard Trout Dam
Key Takeaway
Nygaard Trout Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 40.7% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 525 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00606 |
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
LEONARD NYGAARD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Nygaard Trout Dam?
Nygaard Trout 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 Nygaard Trout Dam?
Nygaard Trout Dam is owned by LEONARD NYGAARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nygaard Trout Dam built?
Nygaard Trout Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Nygaard Trout Dam?
Nygaard Trout Dam 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 Nygaard Trout Dam?
Nygaard Trout Dam has a dam height of 21 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.