Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C
Key Takeaway
Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 85.2% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,751 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02199 |
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
UDCLH WATERSHED DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C?
Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C 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 Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C?
Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C is owned by UDCLH WATERSHED DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C built?
Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C?
Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C?
Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C 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.