Snavely No. 1

TR. OLD LODGE CREEK· Tripp, South Dakota· Earth· 25 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Snavely No. 1 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 57.4% in SD)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage174 acre-ft
Normal Storage111 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge945 cfs
Year Modified2012
NID IDSD02599

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

JULIE E. SNAVELY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Snavely No. 1?

Snavely No. 1 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 Snavely No. 1?

Snavely No. 1 is owned by JULIE E. SNAVELY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Snavely No. 1?

Snavely No. 1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, 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 Snavely No. 1?

Snavely No. 1 has a dam height of 25 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.