White Hill Dam
Key Takeaway
White Hill Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 49.8% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 630 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02335 |
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
WILLIAM SIMPSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of White Hill Dam?
White Hill 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 White Hill Dam?
White Hill Dam is owned by WILLIAM SIMPSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was White Hill Dam built?
White Hill Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 White Hill Dam?
White Hill Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is White Hill Dam?
White Hill Dam has a dam height of 23 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 White Hill Dam last inspected?
White Hill Dam was last inspected on May 11, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.