Bailey Dam
Bailey Dam is an earth dam located in Brule County, South Dakota, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bailey Dam
The primary purpose of Bailey Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Ralph Bailey (private). It impounds the Tr-missouri.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 153 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brule |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-missouri |
| Coordinates | 43.89999, -99.29999 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 153 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | RALPH BAILEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00196 |
| Federal ID | SD00196 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |