Garber Dam

TR MISSOURI RIVER· Hughes, South Dakota· Built 2000· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Garber Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 90.4% in SD)
Dam Length455 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge785 cfs
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
NID IDSD02481

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
Last Inspection: September 27, 2001
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

R. MARK GARBER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Garber Dam?

Garber 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 Garber Dam?

Garber Dam is owned by R. MARK GARBER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Garber Dam built?

Garber Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Garber Dam?

Garber Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Garber Dam?

Garber Dam has a dam height of 32 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.

When was Garber Dam last inspected?

Garber Dam was last inspected on September 27, 2001. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.