Haystack Butte Dam
Key Takeaway
Haystack Butte Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 40.7% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01393 |
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
MAX RICKENBACK RANCH
Private
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Low Hazard 23 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Haystack Butte Dam?
Haystack Butte 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 Haystack Butte Dam?
Haystack Butte Dam is owned by MAX RICKENBACK RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Haystack Butte Dam built?
Haystack Butte Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Haystack Butte Dam?
Haystack Butte Dam 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 Haystack Butte Dam?
Haystack Butte Dam has a dam height of 21 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.