Stoeser No. 4
Key Takeaway
Stoeser No. 4 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 57.4% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 632 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,037 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02679 |
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
Bernard Stoeser
Private
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Stoeser No. 4?
Stoeser No. 4 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 Stoeser No. 4?
Stoeser No. 4 is owned by Bernard Stoeser (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stoeser No. 4 built?
Stoeser No. 4 was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Stoeser No. 4?
Stoeser No. 4 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Stoeser No. 4?
Stoeser No. 4 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.