Roy Shull No.1
Key Takeaway
Roy Shull No.1 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 88.8% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 315 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01961 |
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
ROY SHULL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Roy Shull No.1?
Roy Shull No.1 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 Roy Shull No.1?
Roy Shull No.1 is owned by ROY SHULL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Roy Shull No.1 built?
Roy Shull No.1 was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Roy Shull No.1?
Roy Shull No.1 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 Roy Shull No.1?
Roy Shull No.1 has a dam height of 31 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.