Bogner Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Reaser Stock Dam Williams Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Bogner Dam, located in Fall River, South Dakota, is a private earth dam completed in 1960 with a height of 11 feet and a length of 700 feet.
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Summary
Situated on the tributary of Horsehead Creek, this dam has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 60 acre-feet. The dam also has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated in terms of its condition assessment.
Managed by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Bogner Dam is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks specific emergency action plans or risk assessment measures, it plays a crucial role in water resource management and flood control in the region. With a maximum discharge capacity of 2600 cubic feet per second, the dam serves as a key infrastructure for maintaining water levels and ensuring public safety.
Although Bogner Dam may not be as well-known as other larger dams, it serves an important purpose in the local community by providing water storage and flood protection. With its scenic location and vital role in water resource management, the dam is a significant part of the state's infrastructure and contributes to the sustainability of the surrounding ecosystem. As climate change continues to impact water resources, dams like Bogner play a crucial role in adapting to and mitigating the effects of changing hydrological patterns.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY HORSEHEAD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Nid Storage |
89 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
11 |
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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.
Bogner Dam