Call 811 Before you Dig!
Call South Dakota One Call at 811 before you dig!
They will then contact all utilities so the buried lines can be properly marked,
so you can dig in a safe environment.
There is no cost to you, the caller, for the use of this system. The system is supported
by utility companies in South Dakota as a means of preventing damage to their buried
lines.
Anyone digging in South Dakota is required to call South Dakota One Call
system 48 hours prior to digging. The only exception would be when the homeowner
is gardening at a depth less than 12 inches or when a farmer is tilling a field
at a depth less than 18 inches. Privately owned utilities (i.e. power from the meter
to the hourse would be the responsibility of the homeowner to have located). Many
electricians or private locating companies will perfrom this service for a fee.
After the buried lines have been marked and the 48-hour interval has elapsed, the
digging can proceed. If digging is required within 18 inches of any marking, it
should be performed with hand tools to prevent damage to the buried line.
Your should never assume the buried line is a specific depth as
landscaping or other environmental factors may have changed the original depth that
the line was placed. If damage does occur, you must notify the utility company or
South Dakota One Call right away. Do not attempt to repair a damaged
facility.