Rae Number 3 is an earth dam located in Jones County, South Dakota, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 468 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Rae Number 3
The primary purpose of Rae Number 3 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-bad River.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 468 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 29 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 05/22/2002. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Jones |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-bad River |
| Coordinates | 44.04999, -100.88332 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 468 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 756 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | S&pl |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01218 |
| Federal ID | SD01218 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |