Sd Noname 96 is a privately owned earth dam located in Buffalo, South Dakota, with a height of 28 feet and a length of 380 feet.
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Completed in 1946, this dam has a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 150 cubic feet per second. While its hazard potential is rated as low, its condition assessment is marked as 'Not Rated', indicating a need for further evaluation.
Managed by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Sd Noname 96 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. Despite its condition assessment lacking a rating, the dam meets state jurisdiction requirements and poses a low risk. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk assessment details are currently not available, suggesting a need for updated emergency protocols and risk management measures.
With its primary purpose and associated structures undisclosed, Sd Noname 96 remains a critical piece of infrastructure in the region. Its location in Buffalo, South Dakota, and association with the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers highlight its significance in water resource management. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Sd Noname 96 a fascinating case study in dam infrastructure and regulatory oversight in South Dakota.
Year Completed |
1946 |
Dam Length |
380 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MISSONot RatedI |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
28 |
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105cfs |
Platte Creek Near Platte
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3cfs |
Firesteel Cr Near Mount Vernon Sd
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0cfs |
James R At Huron Sd
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548cfs |
James R Near Forestburg Sd
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560cfs |
Bad R Near Fort Pierre Sd
|
7cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Right Tailrace - COE
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Left Tailrace - Lake Sharpe
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Old Fort Thompson - COE
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North Shore -COE
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