Sd Noname 17
Key Takeaway
Sd Noname 17 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 11.1% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00856 |
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
TOM MORIARTY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sd Noname 17?
Sd Noname 17 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 17?
Sd Noname 17 is owned by TOM MORIARTY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sd Noname 17 built?
Sd Noname 17 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 17?
Sd Noname 17 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 17?
Sd Noname 17 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.