Whitewater North Site #1
Key Takeaway
Whitewater North Site #1 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 1.9% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 818 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 990 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02456 |
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
USDA FOREST SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Whitewater North Site #1?
Whitewater North Site #1 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 Whitewater North Site #1?
Whitewater North Site #1 is owned by USDA FOREST SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whitewater North Site #1 built?
Whitewater North Site #1 was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Whitewater North Site #1?
Whitewater North Site #1 serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Whitewater North Site #1?
Whitewater North Site #1 has a dam height of 11 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.