Gene Huft dam
Gene Huft
Gene Huft is a private dam located in Corson, South Dakota, with a rich history dating back to its completion in 1970. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 24 feet and spans a length of 136 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Situated on the TRIB-COTTONWOOD river or stream, Gene Huft plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, with a low hazard potential and state-regulated status ensuring its safety and compliance with environmental standards.
Managed by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Gene Huft is well-maintained with regular inspections and enforcement measures in place. Despite being labeled as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose effectively. With a maximum discharge capacity of 300 cubic feet per second, Gene Huft is equipped to handle varying water levels and maintain the integrity of the surrounding ecosystem. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will appreciate the role this dam plays in flood control and water supply management in the region.
Representing a blend of engineering excellence and environmental stewardship, Gene Huft stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management. As a key infrastructure in South Dakota's water system, this private dam serves as a crucial link in the chain of water resource management, ensuring the safety and well-being of local communities and the ecosystem. For those passionate about climate resilience and water conservation, Gene Huft exemplifies the harmonious coexistence of human infrastructure with the natural environment.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Gene Huft -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Nr Raleigh | 22 cfs | → |
| Grand R At Little Eagle Sd | 41 cfs | → |
| Cannonball River Nr Raleigh | 14 cfs | → |
| North Fork Grand R Near White Butte Sd | 0 cfs | → |
| Moreau R Near Faith Sd | 5 cfs | → |
| Moreau R Near Whitehorse Sd | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gene Huft.
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About Gene Huft
Where does the data for Gene Huft come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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