Samuelson Bros. No.4
Key Takeaway
Samuelson Bros. No.4 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 11.1% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00368 |
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
BOB SAMUELSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Samuelson Bros. No.4?
Samuelson Bros. No.4 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 Samuelson Bros. No.4?
Samuelson Bros. No.4 is owned by BOB SAMUELSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Samuelson Bros. No.4 built?
Samuelson Bros. No.4 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Samuelson Bros. No.4?
Samuelson Bros. No.4 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 Samuelson Bros. No.4?
Samuelson Bros. No.4 has a dam height of 15 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.