Bad River Cattle Co. #1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
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Summary
#1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Stanley, South Dakota, along the tributary Lance Creek. Built in 1963, this dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a length of 500 feet, with a storage capacity of 37 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bad River Cattle Co. #1 is classified as having a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. Despite lacking specific information on emergency action plans and risk assessments, the dam serves a crucial role in regulating water flow and storage in the area. With a maximum discharge capacity of 588 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a significant role in managing water resources and climate resilience in the region.
Dusty Johnson (R) represents the area in Congress, and the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers oversees the dam's operations. While certain details such as inspection frequency and emergency preparedness measures are not explicitly stated, the presence of state regulation, inspection, and enforcement mechanisms ensures that Bad River Cattle Co. #1 remains a vital piece of infrastructure for water management in South Dakota.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB. LANCE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
37 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Bad River Cattle Co. #1