Sd Noname 14
Key Takeaway
Sd Noname 14 is classified as significant hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1938 and is 88 years old. Its primary use is fire protection. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 7.8% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 420 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01067 |
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
ALVIN R. JENSEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sd Noname 14?
Sd Noname 14 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 Sd Noname 14?
Sd Noname 14 is owned by ALVIN R. JENSEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sd Noname 14 built?
Sd Noname 14 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 14?
Sd Noname 14 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 14?
Sd Noname 14 has a dam height of 14 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.