Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1
Key Takeaway
Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 5.1% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02632 |
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
Wild Oak Golf Club
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1?
Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 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 Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1?
Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1 is owned by Wild Oak Golf Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1 built?
Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1 was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1?
Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1 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 Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1?
Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 13 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.