Bhif Dam dam
Bhif Dam
Bhif Dam, located in Edgemont, South Dakota, is a private-owned structure that serves as a crucial water resource in the area. Completed in 1945, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 65 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary of the Cheyenne River, making it an essential component of the local water management system.
Managed by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Bhif Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment labeled as "Not Rated," the dam plays a vital role in flood control and water supply for the surrounding region. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam continues to provide essential water resource services while meeting state permitting and inspection requirements.
Under the jurisdiction of the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Bhif Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management in South Dakota. With a maximum discharge capacity of 3,465 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring a stable water supply for the local community. As a part of the larger water infrastructure network in the area, Bhif Dam holds significance for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable water management practices.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bhif Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne R At Edgemont Sd | 3 cfs | → |
| Hat Cr Near Edgemont Sd | 0 cfs | → |
| Cheyenne River Near Spencer | 2 cfs | → |
| Cheyenne R Below Angostura Dam Sd | 1 cfs | → |
| Fall R At Hot Springs Sd | 35 cfs | → |
| Horsehead Cr At Oelrichs Sd | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bhif Dam.
Boat launches
- County Highway 6d Fall River County
- Sheps Canyon Road Fall River County
- South Boat Ramp Road Fall River County
- Fall River County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Bhif Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bhif Dam
Where does the data for Bhif Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Bhif Dam.