Bakers Gulch Dam
Key Takeaway
Bakers Gulch Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is grade stabilization.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 96.2% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 38 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02279 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
SULLY COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bakers Gulch Dam?
Bakers Gulch Dam 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 Bakers Gulch Dam?
Bakers Gulch Dam is owned by SULLY COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bakers Gulch Dam built?
Bakers Gulch Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Bakers Gulch Dam?
Bakers Gulch Dam serves the following purposes: Grade Stabilization. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bakers Gulch Dam?
Bakers Gulch Dam has a dam height of 39 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.