W. Schuette Reservoir Report
Nearby: C. Clement Mayberry Park
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
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Summary
Schuette is a private dam located in South Dakota, specifically in Hyde County. Built in 1951, this earth-type dam stands at 18 feet high and stretches 540 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 252 acre-feet. Situated on Wolf Creek, a tributary of the Missouri River, this dam is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, W. Schuette serves a primary purpose that is not specified in the data. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment has not been rated, and key emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps are not reported to be in place. The dam's maximum discharge capacity is noted to be 2880 cubic feet per second, ensuring efficient water management for the surrounding area.
With its strategic location within the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, W. Schuette plays a vital role in water resource management and flood control along Wolf Creek. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find this dam's structural and operational details intriguing, as it stands as a testament to the efforts and regulations put in place to safeguard water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1951 |
Dam Length |
540 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
WOLF CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
252 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
James R Near Redfield Sd
|
468cfs |
Bad R Near Fort Pierre Sd
|
7cfs |
James R At Ashton Sd
|
418cfs |
White R Near Oacoma Sd
|
105cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
W. Schuette