Royal Mcknight Dam No.1
Key Takeaway
Royal Mcknight Dam No.1 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 20.2% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 1,390 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00676 |
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
ROYAL MCKNIGHT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Royal Mcknight Dam No.1?
Royal Mcknight Dam 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 Royal Mcknight Dam No.1?
Royal Mcknight Dam No.1 is owned by ROYAL MCKNIGHT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Royal Mcknight Dam No.1 built?
Royal Mcknight Dam No.1 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Royal Mcknight Dam No.1?
Royal Mcknight Dam 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 Royal Mcknight Dam No.1?
Royal Mcknight Dam No.1 has a dam height of 17 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.