England #2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: England #6 England #5
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
England #2 is a privately owned dam located in Mellette, South Dakota, along TR Cottonwood Creek offstream.
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Summary
Built in 1935, this earth dam stands at 23 feet high and stretches 837 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. It is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), which ensures that the dam is permitted, inspected, and enforced for safety compliance.
Managed by a private owner, England #2 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. While it does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place or updated inundation maps, the dam is deemed to be in satisfactory condition and meets regulatory guidelines. With a maximum discharge capacity of 432 cubic feet per second, this dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region.
Despite its relatively modest size and capacity, England #2 plays a vital role in regulating water flow and storage in the area, contributing to the overall resilience of the region's water resources. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, dams like England #2 will become increasingly important for ensuring sustainable water management practices in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1935 |
Dam Length |
837 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR COTTONWOOD CREEK OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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 #2