Randall Rc&D Ca-176-Gr
Key Takeaway
Randall Rc&D Ca-176-Gr is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 69 ft (taller than 99.5% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 316 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 747 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02301 |
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
GREGORY COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Randall Rc&D Ca-176-Gr?
Randall Rc&D Ca-176-Gr 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 Randall Rc&D Ca-176-Gr?
Randall Rc&D Ca-176-Gr is owned by GREGORY COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Randall Rc&D Ca-176-Gr built?
Randall Rc&D Ca-176-Gr was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Randall Rc&D Ca-176-Gr?
Randall Rc&D Ca-176-Gr serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Randall Rc&D Ca-176-Gr?
Randall Rc&D Ca-176-Gr has a dam height of 69 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.