R.a. Gebracht
R.a. Gebracht is an earth dam located in Perkins County, South Dakota, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About R.a. Gebracht
The primary purpose of R.a. Gebracht 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 Moreau River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 112 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 05/19/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Perkins |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr Moreau River |
| Coordinates | 45.25999, -102.91332 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | S&PL |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01741 |
| Federal ID | SD01741 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |