Sd Noname 21

TRIB-GRINDSTONE CREEK· Haakon, South Dakota· Built 1970· Earth· 15 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Sd Noname 21 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 11.1% in SD)
Dam Length435 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,000 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDSD00854

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

LAWRENCE GITTINGS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sd Noname 21?

Sd Noname 21 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 21?

Sd Noname 21 is owned by LAWRENCE GITTINGS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sd Noname 21 built?

Sd Noname 21 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 21?

Sd Noname 21 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 21?

Sd Noname 21 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.

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.