D. Booth No.2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: H. Lesmeister D. Booth No.3
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
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Summary
Booth No.2 is a privately owned dam located in Dewey, South Dakota, along the TR MOREAU river. Built in 1950, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 560 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and flood control in the region.
Managed by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), D. Booth No.2 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently labeled as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further evaluation and potential maintenance or upgrades to ensure its continued safety and efficiency.
Represented by Dusty Johnson (R) in Congress, D. Booth No.2 serves as a key infrastructure for water resource management in the area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to stay informed about the condition and management of such dams to ensure the sustainable utilization of water resources and resilience against extreme weather events in the face of climate change.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
560 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR MOREAU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
63 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Moreau R Near Whitehorse Sd
|
35cfs |
Grand R At Little Eagle Sd
|
47cfs |
Oak Cr Near Wakpala Sd
|
10cfs |
Bad R Near Fort Pierre Sd
|
7cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
D. Booth No.2