Otto Dietterle
Key Takeaway
Otto Dietterle is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 15.7% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,010 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00740 |
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
OTTO DIETTERLE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Otto Dietterle?
Otto Dietterle 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 Otto Dietterle?
Otto Dietterle is owned by OTTO DIETTERLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Otto Dietterle built?
Otto Dietterle was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Otto Dietterle?
Otto Dietterle 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 Otto Dietterle?
Otto Dietterle has a dam height of 16 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.