Praire Farms Dam
Key Takeaway
Praire Farms Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 57.4% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,450 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02243 |
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
PDM GENERAL MANGT. PARTNERS
Private
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Praire Farms Dam?
Praire Farms 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 Praire Farms Dam?
Praire Farms Dam is owned by PDM GENERAL MANGT. PARTNERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Praire Farms Dam built?
Praire Farms Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Praire Farms Dam?
Praire Farms Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Praire Farms Dam?
Praire Farms Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Praire Farms Dam last inspected?
Praire Farms Dam was last inspected on September 27, 1983. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.