Sd Noname 53 Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Sd Noname 53 is a privately owned dam located in Haakon, South Dakota, along the TR-BAD RIVER.
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Summary
Built in 1956, this Earth type dam stands at a height of 17 feet and stretches 415 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Owned and operated by a private entity, Sd Noname 53 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, and there are no updated inundation maps or risk assessment available for the structure. Despite its basic condition assessment, the dam serves as a vital water resource within the region, supporting agricultural activities and providing flood protection along the TR-BAD RIVER.
Although Sd Noname 53 does not fall under federal jurisdiction, it is designed and constructed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and storage, with a normal storage capacity of 24 acre-feet. While the dam's current condition is not fully assessed, its presence underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring infrastructure to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in South Dakota.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
415 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BAD RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
17 |
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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 53