Sd Noname 85
Key Takeaway
Sd Noname 85 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 24.1% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,470 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00707 |
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
STELLA WATKINS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sd Noname 85?
Sd Noname 85 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 85?
Sd Noname 85 is owned by STELLA WATKINS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sd Noname 85 built?
Sd Noname 85 was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 85?
Sd Noname 85 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 85?
Sd Noname 85 has a dam height of 18 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.
When was Sd Noname 85 last inspected?
Sd Noname 85 was last inspected on October 3, 1973. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.