Niemi No.4 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Niemi No.1 Niemi No.5
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Niemi No.4 is a privately owned earth dam located in Harding, South Dakota along the Trib-s Fork Grand River.
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Summary
Constructed in 1954 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. With a maximum discharge of 630 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite its significant hazard potential, Niemi No.4 has not been rated for its condition assessment. As a state-regulated structure, it undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The dam's primary purpose and additional features such as spillways, outlet gates, and locks are not specified in the available data.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Niemi No.4 serves as an intriguing infrastructure to study in the context of water management and climate resilience. Its location, design, and regulatory oversight provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with maintaining critical water infrastructure in a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB-S FORK GRAND RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
61 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
19 |
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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.
Niemi No.4