Bad River Cattle Co. #2 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
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Summary
#2 is a privately owned earth dam located in Fort Pierre, South Dakota, along the Tributary Lance Creek. Constructed in 1960, the dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a storage capacity of 34 acre-feet. Although it has not been rated for condition assessment, the dam is considered to have low hazard potential.
Managed by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Bad River Cattle Co. #2 is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The primary source agency for this dam is the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Despite lacking detailed information on aspects such as spillway type and inspection frequency, the dam is equipped with outlet gates and has a maximum discharge capacity of 1050 cubic feet per second.
Located in Stanley County, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and agricultural activities in the region. Climate and water enthusiasts may find interest in studying the impact of such infrastructure on the surrounding environment and its resilience to changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
520 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB. LANCE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
34 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Bad River Cattle Co. #2