Leger Badlands Dam
Key Takeaway
Leger Badlands Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 33.7% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 840 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | SD01433 |
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
BILL LEGER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Leger Badlands Dam?
Leger Badlands 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 Leger Badlands Dam?
Leger Badlands Dam is owned by BILL LEGER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Leger Badlands Dam built?
Leger Badlands Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Leger Badlands Dam?
Leger Badlands 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 Leger Badlands Dam?
Leger Badlands Dam has a dam height of 20 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.