Saucerman Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Sd Noname 160 Sd Noname 261
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Saucerman Dam, located in Haakon, South Dakota, is a privately owned earth dam with a height of 40 feet and a length of 1000 feet.
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Summary
Built in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of water storage along the TR Bad River. With a storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, Saucerman Dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and supporting irrigation in the region.
Managed by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Saucerman Dam is classified as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment rating. Although its condition is currently not rated, the dam undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. With an uncontrolled spillway and no outlet gates, Saucerman Dam provides essential water resource management in the area with a focus on flood control and water storage.
Overall, Saucerman Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Haakon County, South Dakota. Its construction and operation are overseen by state regulatory agencies to ensure its safety and efficiency. As climate change continues to impact water resources, dams like Saucerman play a crucial role in managing water flow and supporting agricultural activities in the region.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
TR BAD RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
1 |
Nid Storage |
350 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
40 |
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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.
Saucerman Dam