Barry Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bonita Springs Lake Kellogg 1
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Barry is a privately owned dam located in Meade, South Dakota, with a low hazard potential and a height of 24 feet.
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Summary
Constructed in 1945, Barry serves a range of purposes and has a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet. With a maximum discharge of 2400 cubic feet per second, this earth dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.
Managed by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Barry is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being not rated for condition assessment, the dam meets state permitting and enforcement requirements, highlighting its significance in flood control and water storage for the region. With a notable association with the Belle Fourche River, Barry stands as a vital infrastructure for maintaining water resources in South Dakota.
The dam's location in Meade County, along with its impressive length of 800 feet, showcases its strategic position in water management for the region. Supported by the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Barry stands as a testament to effective collaboration between private ownership and state regulatory agencies in safeguarding water resources and mitigating potential risks associated with flooding. As climate change impacts water availability and usage patterns, dams like Barry play a crucial role in ensuring water security for communities in South Dakota.
Year Completed |
1945 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BELLE FONot RatedCHE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
82 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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.
Barry