E. Hoffman No. 3 Reservoir Report
Nearby: E. Hoffman No. 2 E. Hoffman No. 1
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
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Summary
Hoffman No. 3 is a privately owned earth dam located in Meade, South Dakota, along the TR-MOREAU river. Completed in 1958, this structure stands at a height of 21 feet with a dam length of 660 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and flood control in the region.
Managed by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), E. Hoffman No. 3 is subject to state regulations and inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. While the dam's condition assessment is currently "Not Rated", its emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unspecified. With a maximum discharge capacity of 3000 cubic feet per second, this dam is equipped to handle potential flood events and safeguard the surrounding areas.
Represented by Congressman Dusty Johnson, E. Hoffman No. 3 serves as a vital infrastructure element within the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the significance of structures like E. Hoffman No. 3 in ensuring water security and resilience against extreme events becomes increasingly apparent for enthusiasts of water resource and climate management.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
660 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MOREAU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
96 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
21 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
E. Hoffman No. 3