Herbert Stoick Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mcintosh Lake James Seiler
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Herbert Stoick is a privately owned earth dam located in Bullhead, South Dakota.
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Summary
Built in 1910, this dam stands at a height of 22 feet and stretches over 936 feet in length. It serves as a crucial water resource structure on the TR-WHITE SHIRT river, with a storage capacity of 352 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 250 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Herbert Stoick is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its compliance with safety and environmental standards. The dam has been classified as having a significant hazard potential, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, efforts are being made to prepare an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and ensure that the structure meets all safety guidelines.
With its historical significance and vital role in water management, Herbert Stoick stands as a testament to human ingenuity in harnessing and preserving water resources. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, structures like Herbert Stoick play a crucial role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the uncertainties of a changing climate. Through proper management, monitoring, and maintenance, Herbert Stoick will continue to serve as a vital piece of South Dakota's water infrastructure for generations to come.
Year Completed |
1910 |
Dam Length |
936 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WHITE SHIRT |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
352 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cedar Creek Nr Raleigh
|
20cfs |
Cannonball River Nr Raleigh
|
40cfs |
Grand R At Little Eagle Sd
|
47cfs |
Cannonball River At Breien
|
96cfs |
Oak Cr Near Wakpala Sd
|
10cfs |
Antelope Creek Nr Carson
|
2cfs |
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.
Herbert Stoick