Raymond Hanzlik

TR-SULPHUR CREEK· Meade, South Dakota· Built 1949· Earth· 18 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Raymond Hanzlik is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 24.1% in SD)
Dam Length725 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage81 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,950 cfs
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)
NID IDSD02080

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

RAYMOND HANZLICK

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Raymond Hanzlik?

Raymond Hanzlik 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 Raymond Hanzlik?

Raymond Hanzlik is owned by RAYMOND HANZLICK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Raymond Hanzlik built?

Raymond Hanzlik was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Raymond Hanzlik?

Raymond Hanzlik 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 Raymond Hanzlik?

Raymond Hanzlik has a dam height of 18 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.