Budahl

TR CHEYENNE· Ziebach, South Dakota· Built 1959· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Budahl is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 49.8% in SD)
Dam Length1,555 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage285 acre-ft
Normal Storage149 acre-ft
Max Discharge2,100 cfs
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)
NID IDSD00524

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

C. BUDAHL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Budahl?

Budahl 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 Budahl?

Budahl is owned by C. BUDAHL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Budahl built?

Budahl was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Budahl?

Budahl 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 Budahl?

Budahl has a dam height of 23 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.