Turbiville Irrigation

TRIB-LITTLE MISSOURI· Harding, South Dakota· Built 1950· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Turbiville Irrigation is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 33.7% in SD)
Dam Length50 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,050 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDSD00630

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

ALBERT TURBIVILLE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Turbiville Irrigation?

Turbiville Irrigation 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 Turbiville Irrigation?

Turbiville Irrigation is owned by ALBERT TURBIVILLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Turbiville Irrigation built?

Turbiville Irrigation was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Turbiville Irrigation?

Turbiville Irrigation serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Turbiville Irrigation?

Turbiville Irrigation has a dam height of 20 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.