Roghair #1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Daum Bros. Daum Bros. Number 4
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Located in Jones, South Dakota, Roghair #1 is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1953 on a tributary of the White River.
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Summary
Standing at 25 feet in height and stretching 385 feet in length, the dam has a storage capacity of 26 acre-feet with a maximum discharge of 420 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not rated, with no recent inspection date available.
Managed by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Roghair #1 is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's primary purpose and associated structures remain unspecified, and there is limited information on its emergency action plan, risk assessment, and risk management measures. The dam is not under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers, and its emergency preparedness and contact details are yet to be updated.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Roghair #1 presents an intriguing case study of a relatively small but crucial earth dam in South Dakota. With its historical significance dating back to 1953, the dam's operational status, condition assessment, and emergency preparedness are key areas of interest for further study and monitoring. As climate change impacts water resources, understanding the regulatory framework, maintenance practices, and risk mitigation strategies for dams like Roghair #1 can offer valuable insights into sustainable water management in the region.
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
385 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB. WHITE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Roghair #1