Timber Lake Cattle CO 3

TR MOREAU· Dewey, South Dakota· Built 1970· Earth· 32 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Timber Lake Cattle CO 3 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 90.4% in SD)
Dam Length230 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage35 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,050 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDSD00238

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

TIMBER LAKE CATTLE CO.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Timber Lake Cattle CO 3?

Timber Lake Cattle CO 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 Timber Lake Cattle CO 3?

Timber Lake Cattle CO 3 is owned by TIMBER LAKE CATTLE CO. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Timber Lake Cattle CO 3 built?

Timber Lake Cattle CO 3 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Timber Lake Cattle CO 3?

Timber Lake Cattle CO 3 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 Timber Lake Cattle CO 3?

Timber Lake Cattle CO 3 has a dam height of 32 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.