Brost Number 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Brost Number 1 Brost Number 3
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Brost Number 2, located in Jones, South Dakota, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1954 with a height of 25 feet and a length of 243 feet.
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Summary
This structure plays a crucial role in regulating the flow of the TR-WHITERIVER, with a maximum discharge capacity of 300 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, Brost Number 2 is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Brost Number 2 has a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, providing essential water resource management for the surrounding area. With a normal storage capacity of 15 acre-feet, this dam contributes to flood control and water supply needs in the region. While the condition assessment is marked as 'Not Rated,' the dam's overall risk management measures and emergency action plans are yet to be fully documented.
As a key component in water resource infrastructure in South Dakota, Brost Number 2 serves as a vital structure for climate resiliency and water management in the region. Its historical significance and ongoing role in regulating water flow highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring such essential structures for sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
243 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WHITERIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Brost Number 2