Cable Stockwater Dam No.3, located in Buffalo, South Dakota, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1958.
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Standing at a height of 34 feet and with a length of 489 feet, this dam serves a primary purpose of stockwater storage with a capacity of 60 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, ensuring that it meets state standards for inspection, enforcement, and permitting.
Despite its low hazard potential, Cable Stockwater Dam No.3 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, providing essential stockwater storage for agricultural purposes. The dam is part of the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. While the dam's condition assessment is currently rated as "Not Rated," regular inspections are conducted to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
With its location near the TR-MISSONot RatedI river/stream, Cable Stockwater Dam No.3 faces the potential risk of inundation and requires proper emergency action planning to mitigate any potential hazards. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the significance of infrastructure like this dam in maintaining water availability for agricultural activities and environmental sustainability in the region.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
489 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MISSONot RatedI |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
34 |
White R Near Oacoma Sd
|
105cfs |
Platte Creek Near Platte
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3cfs |
Firesteel Cr Near Mount Vernon Sd
|
0cfs |
James R At Huron Sd
|
548cfs |
James R Near Forestburg Sd
|
560cfs |
Bad R Near Fort Pierre Sd
|
7cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Right Tailrace - COE
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Left Tailrace - Lake Sharpe
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Old Fort Thompson - COE
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North Shore -COE
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