Hale 1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Meade, South Dakota, completed in 1940.
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This dam has a height of 13 feet and a length of 576 feet, with a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. It is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
The dam is situated on the TR-BELLE FONot RatedCHE river or stream within the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers jurisdiction. With a maximum discharge capacity of 880 cubic feet per second, Hale 1 poses a significant hazard potential. Despite its condition assessment being marked as "Not Rated," the dam falls under state regulatory oversight to ensure its safety and compliance with applicable guidelines.
Although specific details regarding the dam's maintenance and emergency preparedness are not provided in the data, its presence highlights the importance of monitoring and managing water resources in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Hale 1 to be an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and regulatory practices within the state of South Dakota.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
576 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BELLE FONot RatedCHE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Nid Storage |
58 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
13 |
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