School Land
Key Takeaway
School Land is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 24.1% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01685 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of School Land?
School Land 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 School Land?
School Land is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was School Land built?
School Land was completed in 1939, making it 87 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 School Land?
School Land 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 School Land?
School Land has a dam height of 18 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.
When was School Land last inspected?
School Land was last inspected on May 16, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.