Oakley Eide No.1
Key Takeaway
Oakley Eide No.1 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 94% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 352 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,117 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00551 |
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
OAKLEY EIDE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oakley Eide No.1?
Oakley Eide 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 Oakley Eide No.1?
Oakley Eide No.1 is owned by OAKLEY EIDE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oakley Eide No.1 built?
Oakley Eide No.1 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Oakley Eide No.1?
Oakley Eide No.1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Oakley Eide No.1?
Oakley Eide No.1 has a dam height of 35 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.