Sd Noname 11

TR-RAPID CREEK· Pennington, South Dakota· Built 1938· Earth· 21 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Sd Noname 11 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 40.7% in SD)
Dam Length630 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage168 acre-ft
Normal Storage102 acre-ft
Max Discharge525 cfs
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)
NID IDSD00998

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

VERN E. POWELL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sd Noname 11?

Sd Noname 11 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 Sd Noname 11?

Sd Noname 11 is owned by VERN E. POWELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sd Noname 11 built?

Sd Noname 11 was completed in 1938, making it 88 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 Sd Noname 11?

Sd Noname 11 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 Sd Noname 11?

Sd Noname 11 has a dam height of 21 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.