Cressy Number 3 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cressy Number 2 Olson Number 1
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Cressy Number 3 is a privately owned dam located in Jones, South Dakota, along the TR-BAD RIVER.
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Summary
Built in 1954 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 321 feet. With a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, it serves multiple purposes and is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Despite its age, Cressy Number 3 has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. While it has not undergone recent inspections or assessments, the dam is equipped with outlet gates and a spillway to manage water discharge and mitigate potential risks. Additionally, the emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures for this dam are currently unknown, highlighting the need for further evaluation and monitoring by regulatory agencies.
Overall, Cressy Number 3 represents a vital component of the water infrastructure in South Dakota, ensuring water storage and flood control along the TR-BAD RIVER. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is essential for stakeholders to prioritize the safety and maintenance of dams like Cressy Number 3 to safeguard communities and ecosystems in the region.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
321 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BAD RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
69 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Cressy Number 3