Knippling Stockwater No.6 is a privately owned earth dam situated in Buffalo, South Dakota, completed in 1953.
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With a height of 21 feet and a length of 805 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 52 acre-feet. It serves as a crucial water source for stockwatering purposes in the area, supporting agricultural activities and livestock.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Knippling Stockwater No.6 dam is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Despite being rated as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," with no recent inspection data available. Climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals may find interest in monitoring the maintenance and inspection of this dam to ensure its continued safety and functionality in the face of evolving environmental conditions and climate impacts.
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
805 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MISSONot RatedI |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
80 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
21 |
White R Near Oacoma Sd
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105cfs |
Bad R Near Fort Pierre Sd
|
7cfs |
Platte Creek Near Platte
|
3cfs |
Firesteel Cr Near Mount Vernon Sd
|
0cfs |
James R At Huron Sd
|
548cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Old Fort Thompson - COE
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Right Tailrace - COE
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Left Tailrace - Lake Sharpe
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North Shore -COE
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