Werdel West Dam
Key Takeaway
Werdel West 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 | 40 ft (taller than 96.5% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 675 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02661 |
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 West Dam?
Werdel West 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 West Dam?
Werdel West 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 West Dam built?
Werdel West 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 West Dam?
Werdel West 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 West Dam?
Werdel West Dam has a dam height of 40 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.