Romey Irrigation Dam
Key Takeaway
Romey Irrigation Dam 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 | 16 ft (taller than 15.7% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 455 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00653 |
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
OLIVER ROMEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Romey Irrigation Dam?
Romey Irrigation Dam 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 Romey Irrigation Dam?
Romey Irrigation Dam is owned by OLIVER ROMEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Romey Irrigation Dam built?
Romey Irrigation Dam 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 Romey Irrigation Dam?
Romey Irrigation Dam 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 Romey Irrigation Dam?
Romey Irrigation Dam 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.