Pius Aberle
Key Takeaway
Pius Aberle is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 45.6% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 624 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00726 |
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
CHARLES ABERLE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pius Aberle?
Pius Aberle 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 Pius Aberle?
Pius Aberle is owned by CHARLES ABERLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pius Aberle built?
Pius Aberle was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Pius Aberle?
Pius Aberle serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pius Aberle?
Pius Aberle has a dam height of 22 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.