Bruce Dam
Key Takeaway
Bruce Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 77.7% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 397 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 257 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 680 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00996 |
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
ROBERT E. HAYS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bruce Dam?
Bruce 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 Bruce Dam?
Bruce Dam is owned by ROBERT E. HAYS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bruce Dam built?
Bruce Dam was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Bruce Dam?
Bruce Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bruce Dam?
Bruce Dam has a dam height of 28 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.