Reaser Stock Dam
Key Takeaway
Reaser Stock Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 3% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 390 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00654 |
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
DAVID J. MUHM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Reaser Stock Dam?
Reaser Stock 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 Reaser Stock Dam?
Reaser Stock Dam is owned by DAVID J. MUHM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Reaser Stock Dam built?
Reaser Stock Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Reaser Stock Dam?
Reaser Stock 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 Reaser Stock Dam?
Reaser Stock 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.