Reeves Cattle Co. No.2
Key Takeaway
Reeves Cattle Co. No.2 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 15.7% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00400 |
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
LEONARD REEVES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Reeves Cattle Co. No.2?
Reeves Cattle Co. No.2 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 Reeves Cattle Co. No.2?
Reeves Cattle Co. No.2 is owned by LEONARD REEVES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Reeves Cattle Co. No.2 built?
Reeves Cattle Co. No.2 was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Reeves Cattle Co. No.2?
Reeves Cattle Co. No.2 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 Reeves Cattle Co. No.2?
Reeves Cattle Co. No.2 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.