Jacobs Dam
Jacobs Dam is an earth dam located in Moody County, South Dakota, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jacobs Dam
The primary purpose of Jacobs Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Tad Jacobs (private). It impounds the Trib. Big Sioux River.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 276 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 | Moody |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trib. Big Sioux River |
| Coordinates | 44.09061, -96.62538 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 276 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | TAD JACOBS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02146 |
| Federal ID | SD02146 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |