R. Fields No.1
Key Takeaway
R. Fields No.1 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 7.8% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 12,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00519 |
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
R. FIELDS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of R. Fields No.1?
R. Fields No.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 R. Fields No.1?
R. Fields No.1 is owned by R. FIELDS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was R. Fields No.1 built?
R. Fields No.1 was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 R. Fields No.1?
R. Fields No.1 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 R. Fields No.1?
R. Fields No.1 has a dam height of 14 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.