Buchert No. 1

South Dakota — Haakon County — Buzzard Creek

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyHaakon
RiverBuzzard Creek
Coordinates44.25854, -101.63874

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length620 ft
NID Storage160 acre-ft
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTERRY BUCHERT

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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