R. Fields No.2
R. Fields No.2 is an earth dam located in Ziebach County, South Dakota, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About R. Fields No.2
The primary purpose of R. Fields 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 R. Fields (private). It impounds the Tr Cheyenne.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 261 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Ziebach |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr Cheyenne |
| Coordinates | 44.88333, -101.62832 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 9,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | R. FIELDS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00520 |
| Federal ID | SD00520 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |