Daum Bros. Number 3 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
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Summary
Number 3 is a privately owned dam located in Jones, South Dakota, along the TR-White River. Built in 1958 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a length of 405 feet. With a storage capacity of 26 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, regulating a maximum discharge of 1575 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure with a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Daum Bros. Number 3 is subject to state regulation and inspection by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The dam is equipped for state permitting, inspection, and enforcement procedures, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently not available, indicating a potential area for improvement in enhancing its resilience to climate-related challenges.
Overall, Daum Bros. Number 3 serves as a vital infrastructure component in managing water resources in the region, contributing to flood control and water storage capabilities. With a strong regulatory framework in place and a history of successful operation since its completion, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of the TR-White River watershed and surrounding communities in South Dakota.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
405 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WHITE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Nid Storage |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
31 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Daum Bros. Number 3