Paul Young
Key Takeaway
Paul Young is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 24.1% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,470 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02084 |
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
PAUL YOUNG
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Paul Young?
Paul Young 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 Paul Young?
Paul Young is owned by PAUL YOUNG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Paul Young built?
Paul Young was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Paul Young?
Paul Young 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 Paul Young?
Paul Young 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.