W. Mann No.2

W. Mann No.2 is an earth dam located in Meade County, South Dakota, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialLowFailure would cause limited damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height16 ft
Built194779 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 16 ft
16 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

16 ft tall and 530 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.

About W. Mann No.2

The primary purpose of W. Mann 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 Willis Mann (private). It impounds the Tr Cheyenne.

The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, 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.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyMeade
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamTr Cheyenne
Coordinates44.67333, -102.41166

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length530 ft
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage84 acre-ft
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,000 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerWillis Mann
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSD00383
Federal IDSD00383
More InfoState Dam Safety Program