Z. Drum

TR-MOREAU· Perkins, South Dakota· Built 1935· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Z. Drum is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 7.8% in SD)
Dam Length750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,100 cfs
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)
NID IDSD00211

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

Z. DRUM

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Z. Drum?

Z. Drum 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 Z. Drum?

Z. Drum is owned by Z. DRUM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Z. Drum built?

Z. Drum 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 Z. Drum?

Z. Drum serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Z. Drum?

Z. Drum has a dam height of 14 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.