Besler Dam No. 3 is an earth dam located in Perkins County, South Dakota, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 520 ft long. 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 Besler Dam No. 3
The primary purpose of Besler Dam No. 3 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Wayne Besler (private). It impounds the Tr Moreau River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 162 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 11/18/2003. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Perkins |
| River/Stream | Tr Moreau River |
| Coordinates | 45.41659, -102.55991 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Wayne Besler |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/18/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02517 |
| Federal ID | SD02517 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |