Hauge Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Peck Dam Richard Wolff
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Hauge Dam, located in Perkins, South Dakota, is a privately owned structure that serves as an important water resource in the area.
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Summary
Completed in 1969, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 528 acre-feet. It regulates the flow of water from the TRIB. BLACK HORSE BUTTE CK. tributary, with a maximum discharge capacity of 2100 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential and current "Not Rated" condition assessment, Hauge Dam is subject to state regulation and inspection by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources. It is equipped with outlet gates but lacks detailed information on spillway type and width. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk assessment measures are currently not available, highlighting areas for potential improvement in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of this vital water infrastructure. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find Hauge Dam to be an intriguing case study in the intersection of private ownership, state regulation, and infrastructure management in the context of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB. BLACK HORSE BUTTE CK. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
528 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
16 |
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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.
Hauge Dam