Sd No Name #5 is a privately owned dam located in Buffalo, South Dakota, with a low hazard potential and a height of 26 feet.
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Humidity
Completed in 1947, this earth dam has a storage capacity of 21 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of water resource management. The dam is under state regulation by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
Situated on a tributary of the Missouri River, Sd No Name #5 plays a crucial role in controlling water flow and providing irrigation water for the surrounding area. Although its condition assessment is not rated, the dam has not undergone recent modifications and lacks detailed risk assessment measures. Despite these limitations, the dam's low hazard potential and state-regulated status suggest that it is actively maintained and monitored to prevent potential safety hazards or environmental impacts.
As a part of the St. Paul District and with no associated federal agency ownership or funding, Sd No Name #5 stands as a testament to private ownership and local management of water resources in South Dakota. While lacking detailed data on emergency preparedness and risk assessment, the dam's historical significance and continued functionality highlight the importance of sustainable dam management practices in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource demands.
Year Completed |
1947 |
Dam Length |
378 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB-MISSONot RatedI |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
21 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
White R Near Oacoma Sd
|
105cfs |
Platte Creek Near Platte
|
3cfs |
Firesteel Cr Near Mount Vernon Sd
|
0cfs |
James R At Huron Sd
|
548cfs |
James R Near Forestburg Sd
|
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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