B. Schuh

TR MOREAU· Dewey, South Dakota· Built 1950· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

B. Schuh is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 29.5% in SD)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Max Discharge878 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDSD00358

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

B. SCHUH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of B. Schuh?

B. Schuh is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates B. Schuh?

B. Schuh is owned by B. SCHUH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was B. Schuh built?

B. Schuh was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of B. Schuh?

B. Schuh serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is B. Schuh?

B. Schuh has a dam height of 19 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.