Sd Noname 235 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Sd Noname 235 is a privately owned dam located in Haakon, South Dakota, along the TR-BAD RIVER.


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Summary

Built in 1936, this earthen dam stands at 17 feet high and spans 300 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures.

Despite its age, Sd Noname 235 is classified as low hazard potential and has not been formally rated for its condition. The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 1800 cubic feet per second and serves a primary purpose that is unspecified in the available data. While there are no associated structures or locks, the dam is designed to control water flow along the TR-BAD RIVER, providing a critical function in water resource management for the region.

Overall, Sd Noname 235 presents an interesting case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, showcasing the intersection of private ownership, state regulation, and the importance of dam infrastructure in managing water resources. With its historical significance and ongoing management by state authorities, this dam serves as a key piece of infrastructure in the South Dakota landscape.

Year Completed

1936

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

TR-BAD RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

17

Nid Storage

180

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

17
       
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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.