Bhif Dam
Bhif Dam is an earth dam located in Fall River County, South Dakota, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bhif Dam
The primary purpose of Bhif Dam 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 Cindy Brunson (private). It impounds the Softwater Creek near Edgemont.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 880 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, 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.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Fall River |
| Nearest City | Edgemont |
| River/Stream | Softwater Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.18247, -103.87777 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,465 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Cindy Brunson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01401 |
| Federal ID | SD01401 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |