Herman Kaubish Dam dam
Herman Kaubish Dam
Herman Kaubish Dam, located in Perkins, South Dakota, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1958 on the TR Moreau River. With a height of 23 feet and a length of 480 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 141 acre-feet and serves as a vital water resource in the region. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential and not currently rated for condition assessment, Herman Kaubish Dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the area. With its maximum discharge capacity of 500 cubic feet per second, the dam helps mitigate flooding risks and provides essential water storage for agricultural and environmental purposes. Situated within the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam continues to be a reliable structure for water resource management in South Dakota.
As a significant feature on the TR Moreau River, Herman Kaubish Dam contributes to the overall sustainability and resilience of the local ecosystem. With its construction overseen by private entities and support from federal agencies, the dam represents a collaborative effort to safeguard water resources and address climate challenges in the region. While its condition assessment may be pending, the dam's role in water storage, flood control, and environmental protection underscores its importance for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Herman Kaubish Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Moreau R Near Faith Sd | 7 cfs | → |
| South Fork Grand R Near Cash Sd | 10 cfs | → |
| North Fork Grand R Near White Butte Sd | 0 cfs | → |
| Horse Cr Above Vale Sd | 13 cfs | → |
| Belle Fourche R Near Sturgis Sd | 132 cfs | → |
| Belle Fourche River Near Elm Springs | 113 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Herman Kaubish Dam.
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About Herman Kaubish Dam
Where does the data for Herman Kaubish Dam 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.
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