E. Hoffman No.8 Reservoir Report
Nearby: E. Hoffman No. 6 E. Hoffman No. 7
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
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Summary
Hoffman No.8 is a privately owned earth dam located in Meade, South Dakota, along the TR MOREAU river. Built in 1948, this dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a length of 600 feet, with a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. While primarily used for water resource management, the dam also serves as a low hazard potential structure with a condition assessment of "Not Rated".
Managed by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), E. Hoffman No.8 is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and the condition assessment remains ungraded. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1200 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water storage in the region.
Situated in a rural area with no associated structures or nearby city, E. Hoffman No.8 is a key component of the water infrastructure in South Dakota. Its presence contributes to the overall water management system in the state and highlights the importance of maintaining and regulating dams for both water supply and climate resilience purposes.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR MOREAU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.8