Si'S Dam; West
Key Takeaway
Si'S Dam; West is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 68.5% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00411 |
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
Sioux County WRB
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Si'S Dam; West?
Si'S Dam; West 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 Si'S Dam; West?
Si'S Dam; West is owned by Sioux County WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Si'S Dam; West built?
Si'S Dam; West was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Si'S Dam; West?
Si'S Dam; West serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Si'S Dam; West?
Si'S Dam; West 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.
When was Si'S Dam; West last inspected?
Si'S Dam; West was last inspected on October 14, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.