Randall Rc&D Ch-259-Bh Reservoir Report
Nearby: Randall Rc&D #124 Randall Rc&D #66
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Randall Rc&D Ch-259-Bh is a vital local government-owned earth dam located in Bon Homme, South Dakota, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1983.
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Summary
This dam serves multiple purposes, including water resource management, flood control, and agricultural irrigation. With a height of 32 feet and a storage capacity of 248 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in regulating the flow of the TRIB. MISSONot RatedI RIVER, with a maximum discharge rate of 3200 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Randall Rc&D Ch-259-Bh is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and public safety. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. Its emergency action plan readiness, risk assessment, and management measures are yet to be fully documented, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to safeguard the surrounding communities and environment from potential risks.
Overall, Randall Rc&D Ch-259-Bh stands as a critical infrastructure asset in South Dakota, contributing to water resource sustainability and climate resilience efforts in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of dams like this one in managing water flow, mitigating floods, and supporting agricultural activities underscores the significance of ongoing regulatory oversight and maintenance to ensure their continued effectiveness and safety.
Year Completed |
1983 |
Dam Length |
1057 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB. MISSONot RatedI RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Nid Storage |
248 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
32 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Bazile Creek Near Niobrara
|
192cfs |
Ponca Creek At Verdel
|
23cfs |
Verdigre C Nr Verdigre
|
206cfs |
Niobrara River Nr. Verdel
|
517cfs |
Bazile Creek At Center
|
85cfs |
James R Near Scotland Sd
|
706cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Randall Rc&D Ch-259-Bh
Bon Homme County