Vogel/Sautner Dam

TRIB. MISSOURI RIVER· Potter, South Dakota· Built 1993· Earth· 13 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Vogel/Sautner Dam is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 5.1% in SD)
Dam Length311 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage78 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge320 cfs
Year Completed1993 (33 years old)
NID IDSD02376

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

DANIEL VOGEL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Vogel/Sautner Dam?

Vogel/Sautner 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 Vogel/Sautner Dam?

Vogel/Sautner Dam is owned by DANIEL VOGEL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Vogel/Sautner Dam built?

Vogel/Sautner Dam was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Vogel/Sautner Dam?

Vogel/Sautner 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 Vogel/Sautner Dam?

Vogel/Sautner Dam has a dam height of 13 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.