Bad River Cattle Co. #2
Bad River Cattle Co. #2 is an earth dam located in Stanley County, South Dakota, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bad River Cattle Co. #2
The primary purpose of Bad River Cattle Co. #2 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 Bad River Cattle Company (private). It impounds the Trib. Lance Creek near Fort Pierre.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Stanley |
| Nearest City | Fort Pierre |
| River/Stream | Trib. Lance Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.31499, -100.76332 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,050 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | BAD RIVER CATTLE COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01564 |
| Federal ID | SD01564 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |