Double Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Double Dam, located in Fall River, South Dakota, is a privately owned structure built in 1954 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at 24 feet in height and spans 1000 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. It serves as a crucial component in managing the water resources of the tributary of the Cheyenne River, providing flood control and irrigation benefits to the surrounding area.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Double Dam is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, ensuring that it meets state inspection, enforcement, and permitting requirements. While the dam's condition assessment is currently labeled as "Not Rated," its primary purpose is to safeguard against potential risks and provide essential water storage for the region. With the support of state and federal agencies, Double Dam plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY OF CHEYENNE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
240 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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.
Double Dam