Larson Dam, located in Buffalo, South Dakota, is a private earth dam completed in 1947 with a height of 26 feet and a length of 330 feet.
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Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 28 acre-feet and normal storage of 16 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Larson Dam plays a crucial role in regulating the flow of the TR-MISSONot RatedI river or stream.
Despite being privately owned, Larson Dam is state-regulated and subject to inspections, permitting, and enforcement by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The dam's primary purpose and associated structures are not specified, but it serves to provide water resource management and flood control in the area. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, its low hazard potential indicates that it poses minimal risk to surrounding communities in case of failure.
Larson Dam's role in water resource management and climate resilience in South Dakota is supported by its design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. With a maximum discharge capacity of 130 cubic feet per second, the dam helps to mitigate potential flooding events and ensures a stable water supply for the region. Despite being ungraded for its condition, Larson Dam remains a critical infrastructure for the local community and contributes to the overall environmental sustainability of the area.
Year Completed |
1947 |
Dam Length |
330 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MISSONot RatedI |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
28 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
White R Near Oacoma Sd
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105cfs |
Platte Creek Near Platte
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3cfs |
Firesteel Cr Near Mount Vernon Sd
|
0cfs |
James R Near Forestburg Sd
|
560cfs |
James R At Huron Sd
|
548cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Right Tailrace - COE
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Left Tailrace - Lake Sharpe
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West Chamberlain - Lake Francis Case
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