Parks Duck Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Drolc No.1 Skull Creek Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Parks Duck Dam, located in Harding, South Dakota, is a privately owned structure that plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
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Summary
Completed in 1948, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a storage capacity of 156 acre-feet. Situated on the Trib S Fork Grand River, the dam helps control the flow of water and provides essential storage for irrigation and other purposes.
Managed by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Parks Duck Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safe operation and compliance with state standards. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential and not being rated for its condition assessment, the dam serves as a key infrastructure for water management in the region. With a maximum discharge capacity of 630 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a vital role in flood control and water supply management.
While lacking detailed information on emergency preparedness and risk assessment, Parks Duck Dam remains a significant structure in the region's water resource management infrastructure. With its historical significance, strategic location, and essential functions, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of prudent water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions and increasing water demands.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
560 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB S FORK GRAND RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
156 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
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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.
Parks Duck Dam