Herman Van Den Berg Reservoir Report
Nearby: Frank Gebracht Miller Bros.
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Herman Van Den Berg, located in Perkins, South Dakota, is a privately owned earth dam on the TR MOREAU RIVER with a height of 18 feet and a length of 320 feet.
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Summary
Completed in 1953, this dam has a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet and a low hazard potential. While its condition is not currently rated, it is regulated and permitted by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, with regular inspections and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Herman Van Den Berg plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, providing flood control and water storage capabilities. With a normal storage capacity of 41 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 200 cubic feet per second, this dam contributes to the overall water management efforts in the area. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's importance in mitigating potential risks and ensuring water availability for various purposes cannot be understated.
As a key structure in the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Herman Van Den Berg stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private owners and federal agencies in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience. With its strategic location and functional design, this dam serves as a vital component in the broader water infrastructure network, supporting both environmental conservation and community development goals in the region.
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
320 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR MOREAU RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
58 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
Herman Van Den Berg