Henle Ranch Number 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Brost Number 2 Halligan #1
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Henle Ranch Number 1, located in Jones County, South Dakota, is a privately owned dam that was completed in 1959.
°F
°F
mph
Wind
%
Humidity
Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 273 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-WHITERIVER, this structure is under the regulatory authority of the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety measures.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Henle Ranch Number 1 serves a crucial role in water resource management, with a low hazard potential and no current condition rating. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide essential water storage for the local area, with a normal storage capacity of 15 acre-feet. While its emergency action plan status and risk assessment information are not currently available, the dam's compliance with state permitting and inspection requirements demonstrates a commitment to maintaining its integrity and safety for both water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
273 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WHITERIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
22 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Dam Data Reference
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.
Henle Ranch Number 1