Waterbury Dam
Key Takeaway
Waterbury Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 60 ft (taller than 99.1% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,865 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02213 |
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
WATERBURY BROS.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Waterbury Dam?
Waterbury 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 Waterbury Dam?
Waterbury Dam is owned by WATERBURY BROS. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Waterbury Dam built?
Waterbury Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Waterbury Dam?
Waterbury Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Waterbury Dam?
Waterbury Dam has a dam height of 60 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.
When was Waterbury Dam last inspected?
Waterbury Dam was last inspected on July 31, 1991. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.