Spring-Bull 3
Key Takeaway
Spring-Bull 3 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 95.8% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 779 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 431 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,270 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02299 |
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
SPRING-BULL WATERSHED DIST.
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Spring-Bull 3?
Spring-Bull 3 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 Spring-Bull 3?
Spring-Bull 3 is owned by SPRING-BULL WATERSHED DIST. (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Spring-Bull 3 built?
Spring-Bull 3 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Spring-Bull 3?
Spring-Bull 3 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Spring-Bull 3?
Spring-Bull 3 has a dam height of 38 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.