Sd Noname 7
Sd Noname 7 is an earth dam located in Buffalo County, South Dakota, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sd Noname 7
The primary purpose of Sd Noname 7 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Dj Land & Cattle Inc (private). It impounds the Elk Creek-tr.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 46 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Buffalo |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Elk Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.17053, -99.22435 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 472 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | DJ LAND & CATTLE INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00177 |
| Federal ID | SD00177 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |