Werdel East Dam
Key Takeaway
Werdel East Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 77.7% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 478 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,080 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02660 |
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
PJ Werdel & Sons Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Werdel East Dam?
Werdel East 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 Werdel East Dam?
Werdel East Dam is owned by PJ Werdel & Sons Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Werdel East Dam built?
Werdel East Dam was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Werdel East Dam?
Werdel East Dam 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 Werdel East Dam?
Werdel East Dam has a dam height of 28 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.