Porter Moss Agate Dam
Key Takeaway
Porter Moss Agate Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 24.1% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,440 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01163 |
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
MEL PORTER RANCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Porter Moss Agate Dam?
Porter Moss Agate Dam 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 Porter Moss Agate Dam?
Porter Moss Agate Dam is owned by MEL PORTER RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Porter Moss Agate Dam built?
Porter Moss Agate Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Porter Moss Agate Dam?
Porter Moss Agate Dam 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 Porter Moss Agate Dam?
Porter Moss Agate Dam 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.