Prairie View Farms INC.1
Key Takeaway
Prairie View Farms INC.1 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 85.2% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 627 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 840 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01012 |
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
PRAIRIE VIEW FARMS INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Prairie View Farms INC.1?
Prairie View Farms INC.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 Prairie View Farms INC.1?
Prairie View Farms INC.1 is owned by PRAIRIE VIEW FARMS INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Prairie View Farms INC.1 built?
Prairie View Farms INC.1 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Prairie View Farms INC.1?
Prairie View Farms INC.1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Prairie View Farms INC.1?
Prairie View Farms INC.1 has a dam height of 30 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.