L. Woodward
L. Woodward is an earth dam located in Ziebach County, South Dakota, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About L. Woodward
The primary purpose of L. Woodward is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by L. Woodward (private). It impounds the Tr Moreau.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 445 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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 Moreau |
| Coordinates | 45.05333, -101.54999 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 445 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 445 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 292 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 6,300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | L. WOODWARD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00789 |
| Federal ID | SD00789 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |