R. Hampton No.1
Key Takeaway
R. Hampton 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 | 16 ft (taller than 15.7% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00370 |
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
FLORENCE MILBERG
Private
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What is the hazard classification of R. Hampton No.1?
R. Hampton 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. Hampton No.1?
R. Hampton No.1 is owned by FLORENCE MILBERG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was R. Hampton No.1 built?
R. Hampton 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. Hampton No.1?
R. Hampton 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. Hampton No.1?
R. Hampton No.1 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.