Cable Stockwater Dam No.1, located in Buffalo, South Dakota, was completed in 1953 and is privately owned for stockwater purposes.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and spans a length of 415 feet, with a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. While the dam is not currently rated for condition assessment, it is classified as having a low hazard potential.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. Although there are no associated structures or emergency action plan prepared for this dam, it serves as a vital water resource in the region, contributing to the local watershed's management and sustainability. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Cable Stockwater Dam No.1 an interesting site to explore, given its historical significance and environmental impact in the area.
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
415 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MISSONot RatedI |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
85 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
24 |
White R Near Oacoma Sd
|
105cfs |
Platte Creek Near Platte
|
3cfs |
Firesteel Cr Near Mount Vernon Sd
|
0cfs |
Bad R Near Fort Pierre Sd
|
7cfs |
James R At Huron Sd
|
548cfs |
James R Near Forestburg Sd
|
560cfs |
| 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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