Prokop Dam
Key Takeaway
Prokop Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 15.7% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 765 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2008 |
| NID ID | SD02635 |
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
Thad Stout
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Prokop Dam?
Prokop 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 Prokop Dam?
Prokop Dam is owned by Thad Stout (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Prokop Dam built?
Prokop Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Prokop Dam?
Prokop Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 Prokop Dam?
Prokop Dam has a dam height of 16 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.