Krog Stockwater Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: C. Wulff Stockwater Dam Krog Dam 1
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Krog Stockwater Dam, located in Buffalo, South Dakota, was completed in 1950 and is owned privately.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at 24 feet high, with a length of 515 feet and a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, with inspection, permitting, and enforcement measures in place to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
The dam's primary purpose is for stockwater, with a significant hazard potential noted. Despite its age, the condition of Krog Stockwater Dam is currently not rated, with its last inspection dating back to October 1979. The dam has a spillway width and other structural details that are not specified in the data, indicating potential areas for further investigation and monitoring. This dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, serving as a key infrastructure for agricultural needs and potentially impacting the local hydrology and climate dynamics.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
515 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MISSONot RatedI |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
1 |
Nid Storage |
55 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
White R Near Oacoma Sd
|
105cfs |
Firesteel Cr Near Mount Vernon Sd
|
0cfs |
James R At Huron Sd
|
548cfs |
James R Near Forestburg Sd
|
560cfs |
Platte Creek Near Platte
|
3cfs |
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.
Krog Stockwater Dam