Sagebrush
Sagebrush is an earth dam located in Harding County, South Dakota, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sagebrush
The primary purpose of Sagebrush 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 Dick Cundy (private). It impounds the Little Missouri River Trib.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 324 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Harding |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Little Missouri River Trib |
| Coordinates | 45.55833, -103.87832 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 276 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,050 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | DICK CUNDY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00639 |
| Federal ID | SD00639 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |