Wicksville 1
Key Takeaway
Wicksville 1 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 88.8% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00989 |
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
GF&P
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wicksville 1?
Wicksville 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 Wicksville 1?
Wicksville 1 is owned by GF&P (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wicksville 1 built?
Wicksville 1 was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Wicksville 1?
Wicksville 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wicksville 1?
Wicksville 1 has a dam height of 31 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 Wicksville 1 last inspected?
Wicksville 1 was last inspected on November 18, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.