Vig Dt Dam
Key Takeaway
Vig Dt Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 33.7% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 328 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,875 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02306 |
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
CECIL VIG
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Vig Dt Dam?
Vig Dt 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 Vig Dt Dam?
Vig Dt Dam is owned by CECIL VIG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vig Dt Dam built?
Vig Dt Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Vig Dt Dam?
Vig Dt Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation, 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 Vig Dt Dam?
Vig Dt Dam 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.