Bergner Dam 1, located in Brule, South Dakota, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1949 with a height of 32 feet and a length of 271 feet.
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The dam has a storage capacity of 28 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 312 cubic feet per second. While the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated."
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bergner Dam 1 is regulated and permitted by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The dam is subject to state inspection, enforcement, and permitting requirements, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite not having a designated primary purpose, the dam serves to provide water resource management and flood control benefits to the surrounding area.
With its strategic location along the TR-MISSONot RatedI river or stream, Bergner Dam 1 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. As a key component of the local infrastructure, the dam's construction and operation are vital for ensuring water availability and flood protection for the community. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not available, ongoing inspection and enforcement efforts by state regulatory agencies help to safeguard its integrity and functionality for the future.
Year Completed |
1949 |
Dam Length |
271 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MISSONot RatedI |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Nid Storage |
28 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
32 |
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105cfs |
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3cfs |
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54cfs |
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|
33cfs |
Firesteel Cr Near Mount Vernon Sd
|
0cfs |
Niobrara River At Mariaville
|
1650cfs |
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