Blessing No.1
Blessing No.1 is an earth dam located in Tripp County, South Dakota, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Blessing No.1
The primary purpose of Blessing No.1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Pat Taggert (private). It impounds the Dry Draw.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 365 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Tripp |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Dry Draw |
| Coordinates | 43.33333, -99.56832 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 5,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PAT TAGGERT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02195 |
| Federal ID | SD02195 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |