Cable Stockwater Dam No.1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

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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Summary

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

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Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

24

Nid Storage

85

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

24
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.