Kaupp Hereford Ranch 1 is an earth dam located in Gregory County, South Dakota, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 360 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kaupp Hereford Ranch 1
The primary purpose of Kaupp Hereford Ranch 1 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 Kerner Farms LLC (private). It impounds the Shingle Creek near Mills Nebraska.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 23 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Gregory |
| Nearest City | Mills Nebraska |
| River/Stream | Shingle Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.01562, -99.41442 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 402 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Kerner Farms LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00547 |
| Federal ID | SD00547 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |