Rasmussen No.1 is an earth dam located in Custer County, South Dakota, built in 1943. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Rasmussen No.1
The primary purpose of Rasmussen No.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 Paul Rasmussen (private). It impounds the Dry Draw.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1943, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Custer |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Dry Draw |
| Coordinates | 43.73235, -103.23607 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 880 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Paul Rasmussen |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01375 |
| Federal ID | SD01375 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |