Sd Noname 12

TR-RAPID CREEK· Pennington, South Dakota· Built 1952· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply State Government

Key Takeaway

Sd Noname 12 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 20.2% in SD)
Dam Length290 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage102 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Max Discharge442 cfs
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)
NID IDSD00994

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
Last Inspection: May 21, 2008
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

S&PL

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sd Noname 12?

Sd Noname 12 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 12?

Sd Noname 12 is owned by S&PL (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sd Noname 12 built?

Sd Noname 12 was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 12?

Sd Noname 12 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Sd Noname 12?

Sd Noname 12 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.

When was Sd Noname 12 last inspected?

Sd Noname 12 was last inspected on May 21, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.