Red Earth Grazing Assn.
Key Takeaway
Red Earth Grazing Assn. is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 57.4% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01694 |
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
RED EARTH GRAZING ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Red Earth Grazing Assn.?
Red Earth Grazing Assn. 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 Red Earth Grazing Assn.?
Red Earth Grazing Assn. is owned by RED EARTH GRAZING ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Red Earth Grazing Assn. built?
Red Earth Grazing Assn. was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 Red Earth Grazing Assn.?
Red Earth Grazing Assn. 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 Red Earth Grazing Assn.?
Red Earth Grazing Assn. has a dam height of 25 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.