Sd Noname 44 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Sd Noname 45 Sd Noname 49
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Sd Noname 44 is a privately owned dam located in Haakon, South Dakota, near the city of Philip.
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Summary
Built in 1954, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a length of 470 feet, providing a storage capacity of 134 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safe operation.
Situated on the TR-Bad River, Sd Noname 44 serves the primary purpose of water storage and flood control. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Despite not being owned or funded by federal agencies, the dam is subject to state jurisdiction and oversight to maintain its integrity and safety for the surrounding community.
The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are currently not rated or assessed, indicating potential areas for improvement in preparedness and response protocols. With a designated emergency contact and location within a sparsely populated area, Sd Noname 44 remains an essential infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
470 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BAD RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
134 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
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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.
Sd Noname 44