Bergeson Dam
Bergeson Dam is an earth dam located in Stanley County, South Dakota, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bergeson Dam
The primary purpose of Bergeson Dam 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 Daniel Bergeson (private). It impounds the Tr Bad River.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 458 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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 | Stanley |
| River/Stream | Tr Bad River |
| Coordinates | 44.43928, -101.01224 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 458 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 458 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DANIEL BERGESON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02581 |
| Federal ID | SD02581 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |