Sd Noname 178
Key Takeaway
Sd Noname 178 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 5.1% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,230 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01940 |
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
ERHARD EISENBRAUN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sd Noname 178?
Sd Noname 178 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 178?
Sd Noname 178 is owned by ERHARD EISENBRAUN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sd Noname 178 built?
Sd Noname 178 was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 178?
Sd Noname 178 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 178?
Sd Noname 178 has a dam height of 13 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.