R. Keckley No.1
Key Takeaway
R. Keckley No.1 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 53.3% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,745 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02102 |
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
RAY & RUSSELL KECKLEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of R. Keckley No.1?
R. Keckley 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. Keckley No.1?
R. Keckley No.1 is owned by RAY & RUSSELL KECKLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was R. Keckley No.1 built?
R. Keckley No.1 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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. Keckley No.1?
R. Keckley 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. Keckley No.1?
R. Keckley No.1 has a dam height of 24 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.