East Fork Pond River Frs No 1a

About East Fork Pond River Frs No 1a

The primary purpose of East Fork Pond River Frs No 1a is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Todd County Soil Conservation District (local government). It impounds the East Fork Pond River near No Town.

The dam stands 58 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,517 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/15/2017.

At 58 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.

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