Quirk Dam
Key Takeaway
Quirk Dam 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 | 31 ft (taller than 88.8% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 744 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 7,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00282 |
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
HELEN A. QUIRK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Quirk Dam?
Quirk 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 Quirk Dam?
Quirk Dam is owned by HELEN A. QUIRK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Quirk Dam built?
Quirk Dam 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 Quirk Dam?
Quirk Dam 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 Quirk Dam?
Quirk Dam has a dam height of 31 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.