Nohrenberg #3 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Nohrenberg No. 2 Petersen No. 1
Last Updated: March 3, 2026
Nohrenberg #3 is a privately owned dam located in Mellette, South Dakota, along the TR Little White Offstream river.
Summary
Built in 1957, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and has a length of 238 feet, providing a storage capacity of 21 acre-feet. While the dam is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), it has not been rated for its current condition and is considered to have a low hazard potential.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Nohrenberg #3 serves primarily for agricultural purposes in the region. Despite its age, the dam has not undergone any significant modifications or inspections in recent years. With a maximum discharge of 173 cubic feet per second, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures remain unclear. Overall, Nohrenberg #3 presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining aging infrastructure to ensure public safety and environmental sustainability.
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Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
238 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR LITTLE WHITE OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Nid Storage |
21 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
33 |
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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.
Nohrenberg #3