D. Ulrich Reservoir Report
Nearby: Z. Drum William Baxter
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
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Summary
Ulrich is a private dam located in Perkins, South Dakota, along the TR-MOREAU river. Built in 1910, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a length of 350 feet. With a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 275 cubic feet per second, it serves as a vital resource for water management in the area.
Managed by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), D. Ulrich is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential and not having a condition assessment, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water storage for the surrounding area. Additionally, it falls under the jurisdiction of state and federal agencies, including the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
While the dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment details are not specified in the data, D. Ulrich continues to be a key infrastructure for water resource management in South Dakota. With its historical significance dating back over a century, this dam remains a testament to the state's commitment to maintaining water security and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1910 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MOREAU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
57 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
D. Ulrich