Rude Hasvold Road Dam
Key Takeaway
Rude Hasvold Road Dam is classified as significant hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 90.4% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 55 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00325 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
H.E. RUDE AND V. HASVOLD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rude Hasvold Road Dam?
Rude Hasvold Road Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Rude Hasvold Road Dam?
Rude Hasvold Road Dam is owned by H.E. RUDE AND V. HASVOLD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rude Hasvold Road Dam built?
Rude Hasvold Road Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Rude Hasvold Road Dam?
Rude Hasvold Road Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rude Hasvold Road Dam?
Rude Hasvold Road Dam has a dam height of 32 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.