Sd Noname 256

TR-CHEYENNE RIVER· Haakon, South Dakota· Built 1952· Earth· 21 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Sd Noname 256 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 40.7% in SD)
Dam Length150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,800 cfs
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)
NID IDSD01514

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

WALLACE HANSEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sd Noname 256?

Sd Noname 256 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 256?

Sd Noname 256 is owned by WALLACE HANSEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sd Noname 256 built?

Sd Noname 256 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 256?

Sd Noname 256 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 256?

Sd Noname 256 has a dam height of 21 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.