Two Buttes Dam
Key Takeaway
Two Buttes Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 29.5% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | SD02041 |
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
BERYL VEAL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Two Buttes Dam?
Two Buttes 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 Two Buttes Dam?
Two Buttes Dam is owned by BERYL VEAL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Two Buttes Dam built?
Two Buttes Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Two Buttes Dam?
Two Buttes 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 Two Buttes Dam?
Two Buttes Dam has a dam height of 19 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.