River Farms Pond
Key Takeaway
River Farms Pond is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 2020 and is 6 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 95.8% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,716 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2020 (6 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02621 |
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
River Farm LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of River Farms Pond?
River Farms Pond 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 River Farms Pond?
River Farms Pond is owned by River Farm LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was River Farms Pond built?
River Farms Pond was completed in 2020, making it 6 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 River Farms Pond?
River Farms Pond serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is River Farms Pond?
River Farms Pond has a dam height of 38 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.