Clavel No.2 Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Clavel No.2 is a private earth dam located in Ziebach, South Dakota, along the TR CHEYENNE river.
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Summary
Built in 1951 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam stands at a height of 12 feet and spans 950 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 276 acre-feet, it serves the primary purpose of water resource management in the region.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Clavel No.2 is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, ensuring its compliance with state laws and regulations. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 122 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 2100 cubic feet per second, providing a crucial water management infrastructure for the local community.
While not currently rated for its condition, Clavel No.2 remains a key structure for water resource management in South Dakota. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the proper maintenance and monitoring of dams like Clavel No.2 become increasingly important in ensuring sustainable water management practices for the future.
Year Completed |
1951 |
Dam Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR CHEYENNE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
276 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
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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.
Clavel No.2