Lodgepole Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Harold Hedstron Vobedja
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Lodgepole Dam, located in Perkins, South Dakota, is a privately owned structure that serves as a crucial water resource in the area.
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Summary
Completed in 1937, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. The dam, built on Lodgepole Creek, plays a vital role in providing water for various purposes in the region.
Despite its age, Lodgepole Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. While the last inspection took place in 1979, the dam is regulated and inspected by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. With a maximum discharge capacity of 2024 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating potential risks in the area.
Although Lodgepole Dam may not have received recent attention, its historical significance and impact on the local water supply cannot be understated. As climate change continues to affect water resources, understanding and maintaining structures like Lodgepole Dam will be essential for ensuring water security and resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1937 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
LODGEPOLE CK. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
135 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Lodgepole Dam