Thaden Dam
Key Takeaway
Thaden Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 2018 and is 8 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 85.2% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 194 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,770 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2018 (8 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02666 |
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
Gerald Thaden
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Thaden Dam?
Thaden Dam 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 Thaden Dam?
Thaden Dam is owned by Gerald Thaden (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Thaden Dam built?
Thaden Dam was completed in 2018, making it 8 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 Thaden Dam?
Thaden Dam 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 Thaden Dam?
Thaden Dam has a dam height of 30 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.