Huddleston Dam

PASS CREEK· Bennett, South Dakota· Earth· 12 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Huddleston Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 3% in SD)
Dam Length680 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage229 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge1,350 cfs
Year Modified2007
NID IDSD02571

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

ROBBIE HUDDLESTON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Huddleston Dam?

Huddleston 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 Huddleston Dam?

Huddleston Dam is owned by ROBBIE HUDDLESTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Huddleston Dam?

Huddleston Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, 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 Huddleston Dam?

Huddleston Dam has a dam height of 12 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.