G. Flier
G. Flier is an earth dam located in Custer County, South Dakota, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About G. Flier
The primary purpose of G. Flier is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Herman Bloom (private). It impounds the Tr-cheyenne.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 645 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 | Custer |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-cheyenne |
| Coordinates | 43.82999, -102.82999 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 645 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HERMAN BLOOM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01366 |
| Federal ID | SD01366 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |