L. Ingalls No.2
L. Ingalls No.2 is an earth dam located in Meade County, South Dakota, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About L. Ingalls No.2
The primary purpose of L. Ingalls No.2 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 Lawrence Ingalls (private). It impounds the Tr Cheyenne.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 84 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 | Meade |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr Cheyenne |
| Coordinates | 44.95999, -102.68999 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | LAWRENCE INGALLS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00372 |
| Federal ID | SD00372 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |