Tnot Ratedgeon Dam, located in Brule, South Dakota, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1951.
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With a height of 26 feet and a length of 420 feet, this dam serves the primary purpose of water storage with a capacity of 18 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements.
The Tnot Ratedgeon Dam sits on the TR-MISSONot RatedI river/stream and is managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Despite its significant hazard potential, the condition of the dam is currently rated as "Not Rated." The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 500 cubic feet per second and plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. Its location, away from any specific city, makes it an essential infrastructure for water management in the region.
As a key structure in the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Tnot Ratedgeon Dam contributes to flood control, water storage, and environmental protection efforts in South Dakota. Though its risk management measures and emergency preparedness status are not explicitly outlined in the available data, the dam's presence underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1951 |
Dam Length |
420 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MISSONot RatedI |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
26 |
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105cfs |
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3cfs |
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0cfs |
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|
560cfs |
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|
548cfs |