F. Witte Reservoir Report
Nearby: J. Gebhart No.1 Coal Springs Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
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Summary
Witte is a privately owned earth dam located in Perkins, South Dakota, along the TR-GRAND river. Completed in 1949, this dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a length of 400 feet. With a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, F. Witte serves as a crucial water resource infrastructure in the region, providing a normal storage capacity of 61 acre-feet.
Managed by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), F. Witte is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities. Despite being categorized as a low hazard potential dam, its condition assessment is currently marked as 'Not Rated,' indicating a need for further evaluation. In terms of emergency preparedness, details such as the existence of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and contact information for emergency situations are not available in the provided data.
In the realm of water resource and climate management, F. Witte stands as a vital structure in the St. Paul District of South Dakota. Its significance lies in not just water storage but also in flood control and agricultural support. As enthusiasts in this field continue to monitor and analyze data related to this dam, there remains a call for more comprehensive assessments and risk management measures to ensure its continued safety and efficacy in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1949 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GRAND |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
72 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
21 |
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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.
F. Witte