Hoover Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyButte
River/StreamHANS CREEK
Coordinates45.09683, -103.29391

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length2,148 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage888 acre-ft
Max Storage888 acre-ft
Normal Storage190 acre-ft
Surface Area61 acres
Drainage Area23 sq mi
Max Discharge2,080 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerMichael R & Erica Welu
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection11/19/2003
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSD02515
Federal IDSD02515
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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