Pasture 6en Du SWSw

DRY· Perkins, South Dakota· Built 1985· Earth· 24 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Pasture 6en Du SWSw is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 53.3% in SD)
Dam Length650 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Normal Storage175 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge1,174 cfs
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)
NID IDSD02227

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
Last Inspection: October 20, 2017
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: DENR

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pasture 6en Du SWSw?

Pasture 6en Du SWSw 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 Pasture 6en Du SWSw?

Pasture 6en Du SWSw is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pasture 6en Du SWSw built?

Pasture 6en Du SWSw was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Pasture 6en Du SWSw?

Pasture 6en Du SWSw serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Pasture 6en Du SWSw?

Pasture 6en Du SWSw has a dam height of 24 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 Pasture 6en Du SWSw last inspected?

Pasture 6en Du SWSw was last inspected on October 20, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.