Piggs No.1
Key Takeaway
Piggs No.1 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 65.2% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 415 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 635 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01312 |
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
PIGGS
Private
Nearby Dams
Petersen Kate Number 1
Mellette, SD
Low Hazard 30 ftHutchinson No. 3
Mellette, SD
Low Hazard 29 ftBucholz No.3
Mellette, SD
Low Hazard 25 ftHutchinson No. 4
Mellette, SD
Low Hazard 27 ftStrain Eugene No. 1
Mellette, SD
Low Hazard 19 ftBucholz No.2
Mellette, SD
Low Hazard 26 ftHutchinson No. 5
Mellette, SD
Low Hazard 25 ftHutchinson No.7
Mellette, SD
Low Hazard 25 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Piggs No.1?
Piggs 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 Piggs No.1?
Piggs No.1 is owned by PIGGS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Piggs No.1 built?
Piggs 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 Piggs No.1?
Piggs No.1 serves the following purposes: 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 Piggs No.1?
Piggs No.1 has a dam height of 26 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.