Stinking Buffalo
Stinking Buffalo is an earth dam located in Harding County, South Dakota, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stinking Buffalo
The primary purpose of Stinking Buffalo is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by S&pl (state). It impounds the Tr-grand River.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/18/2018.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Harding |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-grand River |
| Coordinates | 45.42642, -103.38440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | S&PL |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 12/18/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01198 |
| Federal ID | SD01198 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |