Sd Noname 238
Sd Noname 238 is an earth dam located in Haakon County, South Dakota, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Sd Noname 238
The primary purpose of Sd Noname 238 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 O'connor Family Trust (private). It impounds the Buzzard Creek-tr.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 145 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Haakon |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Buzzard Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.13665, -101.47210 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 145 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | O'CONNOR FAMILY TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01506 |
| Federal ID | SD01506 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |