Christ Orwick Reservoir Report
Nearby: Miller Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Christ Orwick is a privately owned dam located in Perkins, South Dakota, along the TR Moreau River.
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Summary
Constructed in 1958 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, Christ Orwick serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area, with a low hazard potential and a current condition assessment of "Not Rated."
Despite being privately owned, Christ Orwick is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safe operation. While the dam has not been assessed for its emergency action plan or risk management measures, its low hazard potential suggests that the community may not face significant risks in the event of a breach. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Christ Orwick to be a noteworthy structure in the region, contributing to water management efforts along the TR Moreau River.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
320 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR MOREAU RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
85 |
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.
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