Randall Rc&D #66, located in Bon Homme, South Dakota, is a local government-owned earth dam built in 1971 by the USDA NRCS.
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This dam, standing at 39 feet tall and stretching 462 feet in length, serves the primary purpose of water resource management in the area. With a storage capacity of 280 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating the flow of the TRIB. MISSONot RatedI RIVER, impacting a drainage area of 2 square miles.
Managed by the DENR and inspected regularly, Randall Rc&D #66 has been assessed to have a low hazard potential and its condition is currently rated as "Not Rated." Despite the lack of specific data on certain aspects such as spillway type and outlet gates, the dam continues to operate effectively in its role. With Dusty Johnson (R) as the representative for the area, this structure demonstrates the collaboration between local government and federal agencies in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in South Dakota. Enthusiasts of water resource management and climate resilience can appreciate the importance of structures like Randall Rc&D #66 in preserving the ecological balance of the region.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
462 |
Dam Height |
39 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB. MISSONot RatedI RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
39 |
Drainage Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
280 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
39 |
Bazile Creek Near Niobrara
|
192cfs |
Ponca Creek At Verdel
|
23cfs |
Verdigre C Nr Verdigre
|
206cfs |
Bazile Creek At Center
|
85cfs |
Niobrara River Nr. Verdel
|
517cfs |
James R Near Scotland Sd
|
706cfs |