T. Trent No.1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

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Summary

Trent No.1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Ziebach, South Dakota, along the TR CHEYENNE river. Completed in 1948, this dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a storage capacity of 152 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of 'Not Rated', this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.

Managed by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), T. Trent No.1 is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Despite not having a designated primary purpose, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control, irrigation, and water supply. The dam also has a maximum discharge capacity of 1050 cubic feet per second, ensuring effective water management during periods of high flow.

Located within the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, T. Trent No.1 is a key component of the region's water infrastructure. With a focus on safety and environmental sustainability, this dam continues to play a crucial role in mitigating flood risks, ensuring water availability, and supporting the overall resilience of the local community in South Dakota.

Year Completed

1948

Dam Length

420

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

TR CHEYENNE

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

21

Nid Storage

152

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

21
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.