Daly-z
Daly-z is an earth dam located in Haakon County, South Dakota, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Daly-z
The primary purpose of Daly-z 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 Daly-z Family Farms (private). It impounds the Brunt Creek-tr near Midland.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 255 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 428 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 | Midland |
| River/Stream | Brunt Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 44.22716, -101.26068 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 428 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 428 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 399 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | DALY-Z FAMILY FARMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01787 |
| Federal ID | SD01787 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |