Reeves Cattle Co. No.2 dam
Reeves Cattle Co. No.2
Located in Meade County, South Dakota, the Reeves Cattle Co. No.2 dam stands as a testament to water resource management and climate resilience. Built in 1956, this earth dam spans 860 feet and reaches a height of 16 feet, providing crucial storage of 98 acre-feet of water from the TR Cheyenne river. While its primary purpose is unspecified, the dam is state-regulated by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, ensuring its safety and compliance with inspection and enforcement protocols.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and not yet rated for condition assessment, Reeves Cattle Co. No.2 is a vital component of the local water infrastructure. With a maximum discharge capacity of 4000 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a key role in flood control and water supply management. Additionally, the dam's normal storage capacity of 47 acre-feet contributes to the overall water security of the region, highlighting its importance in sustaining agricultural and ecological systems in the area.
As climate change continues to impact water resources globally, structures like Reeves Cattle Co. No.2 become increasingly crucial for adaptation and resilience. While the dam's risk assessment and emergency preparedness measures are not detailed in the available data, its presence and functionality are essential for mitigating the effects of extreme weather events and ensuring the long-term sustainability of water availability in Meade County, South Dakota.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Reeves Cattle Co. No.2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Moreau R Near Faith Sd | 135 cfs | → |
| Cheyenne R Near Plainview Sd | 4,730 cfs | → |
| Belle Fourche River Near Elm Springs | 411 cfs | → |
| Elk Cr Near Elm Springs Sd | 2 cfs | → |
| Belle Fourche R Near Sturgis Sd | 312 cfs | → |
| South Fork Grand R Near Cash Sd | 34 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Reeves Cattle Co. No.2.
Track Reeves Cattle Co. No.2 in the Snoflo app
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About Reeves Cattle Co. No.2
Where does the data for Reeves Cattle Co. No.2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
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