Usa
Key Takeaway
Usa is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 15.7% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02113 |
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
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Usa?
Usa 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 Usa?
Usa is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Usa built?
Usa 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 Usa?
Usa serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Usa?
Usa has a dam height of 16 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.