Baumfalk Dam
Key Takeaway
Baumfalk Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 82.6% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 291 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02662 |
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
Roger Baumfalk
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Baumfalk Dam?
Baumfalk 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 Baumfalk Dam?
Baumfalk Dam is owned by Roger Baumfalk (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Baumfalk Dam built?
Baumfalk Dam was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 Baumfalk Dam?
Baumfalk Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Baumfalk Dam?
Baumfalk Dam has a dam height of 29 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.