Sd Noname 90

BADRIVEROFFSTREAM· Haakon, South Dakota· Built 1955· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Sd Noname 90 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 16 ft (taller than 15.7% in SD)
Dam Length560 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage320 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Max Discharge630 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDSD00712

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
Last Inspection: October 3, 1973
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

KENNETH BUCHHOLZ

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sd Noname 90?

Sd Noname 90 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 90?

Sd Noname 90 is owned by KENNETH BUCHHOLZ (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sd Noname 90 built?

Sd Noname 90 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 90?

Sd Noname 90 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 90?

Sd Noname 90 has a dam height of 16 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 90 last inspected?

Sd Noname 90 was last inspected on October 3, 1973. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.