Sd Noname 192 is an earth dam located in Jackson County, South Dakota, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 700 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Sd Noname 192
The primary purpose of Sd Noname 192 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 Metzger (private). It impounds the Redwater Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Jackson |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Redwater Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.47333, -102.07332 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 7,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Metzger |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02136 |
| Federal ID | SD02136 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |