Bud Young Section 3 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Clarence Smith Dam Donald King 3
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Bud Young Section 3, also known as Bud Young No.1, is a privately owned earth dam located in Ziebach, South Dakota.
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Summary
Completed in 1957, this dam stands at a height of 21 feet and spans 660 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. It serves the primary purpose of water management for the TR. SOPHIA CK river or stream, with a maximum discharge rate of 2673 cubic feet per second.
Despite its age, Bud Young Section 3 is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. However, the dam's condition has been assessed as poor, with a high hazard potential. The last inspection in November 2018 revealed the need for improvements, as the dam poses a moderate risk to the surrounding area. With a risk management plan yet to be implemented, it is crucial for stakeholders and the community to address the dam's deficiencies promptly to ensure the safety and sustainability of this crucial water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
660 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR. SOPHIA CK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
1 |
Nid Storage |
66 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
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.
Bud Young Section 3