England #6 Reservoir Report
Nearby: England #3 England #5
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
England #6 is a private dam located in Mellette, South Dakota, with a low hazard potential and a height of 20 feet.
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Summary
Completed in 1934, this earth dam boasts a storage capacity of 133 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 456 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam is state-regulated and inspected regularly by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources to ensure its safety and integrity.
Situated on TR Larvie Creek offstream, England #6 serves as a vital water resource in the region, providing a normal storage capacity of 113 acre-feet for irrigation, flood control, and other purposes. Although the dam's condition is currently not rated, it meets all state regulatory requirements, including permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a primary purpose not specified, England #6 remains an important infrastructure in the St. Paul District, serving the community and enhancing water management efforts in the area.
Owned by a private entity, England #6 plays a crucial role in water resource management in South Dakota. With its historical significance and functional design, this earth dam continues to contribute to the local water supply and ecosystem while meeting state-mandated safety standards. As climate change impacts water availability and quality, structures like England #6 will be essential in ensuring sustainable water management practices for future generations.
Year Completed |
1934 |
Dam Length |
895 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR LARVIE CREEK OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
133 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
England #6