Cable Stockwater Dam No.3
Key Takeaway
Cable Stockwater Dam No.3 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 93.1% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 489 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 481 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01360 |
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
FRANK CABLE 111
Private
Nearby Dams
Sd Noname 96
Buffalo, SD
Low Hazard 28 ftCable Stockwater Dam No.2
Buffalo, SD
Low Hazard 28 ftCable Dam 3
Buffalo, SD
Low Hazard 26 ftSd No Name #5
Buffalo, SD
Low Hazard 26 ftCable Dam 4
Buffalo, SD
Low Hazard 12 ftKnippling Stockwater No.1
Buffalo, SD
Significant Hazard 12 ftKnippling Stockwater No.4
Buffalo, SD
Significant Hazard 18 ftKnippling Stockwater No.5
Buffalo, SD
Significant Hazard 20 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Cable Stockwater Dam No.3?
Cable Stockwater Dam No.3 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 Cable Stockwater Dam No.3?
Cable Stockwater Dam No.3 is owned by FRANK CABLE 111 (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cable Stockwater Dam No.3 built?
Cable Stockwater Dam No.3 was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Cable Stockwater Dam No.3?
Cable Stockwater Dam No.3 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 Cable Stockwater Dam No.3?
Cable Stockwater Dam No.3 has a dam height of 34 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.