Bradfield Divers. & Dete dam
Bradfield Divers. & Dete
Bradfield Divers. & Dete is a privately owned dam located in South Dakota along the TR-WHITE RIVER, with a low hazard potential and a height of 40 feet. Constructed in 1962, this earth dam has a storage capacity of 590 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2100 cubic feet per second. While the dam is not currently rated for its condition, it is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bradfield Divers. & Dete plays a crucial role in water resource management in Jackson County, South Dakota. With a primary purpose that is not specified, the dam serves to provide flood control, water supply, or other essential functions to the surrounding area. Despite its age, the dam has not undergone significant modifications in recent years and has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) date.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bradfield Divers. & Dete offers a fascinating case study in dam infrastructure and management. As a vital component of the local water supply and flood control system, this dam exemplifies the importance of regulatory oversight and regular inspection to ensure its safety and functionality. With its unique features and historical significance, Bradfield Divers. & Dete provides valuable insights into the intersection of human engineering and natural resource management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Bradfield Divers. & Dete -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White R Near Kadoka Sd | 83 cfs | → |
| White R Near Interior Sd | 48 cfs | → |
| South Fork Bad R Near Cottonwood Sd | · | → |
| Bear In The Lodge Cr Near Wanblee Sd | 12 cfs | → |
| Black Pipe Creek Nr Belvidere | 13 cfs | → |
| Little White R Near Martin Sd | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bradfield Divers. & Dete.
Track Bradfield Divers. & Dete in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Bradfield Divers. & Dete
Where does the data for Bradfield Divers. & Dete 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Bradfield Divers. & Dete.