Veryl Schroeder 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Veryl Schroeder 2 Selvin Johnson
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Veryl Schroeder 1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Pennington, South Dakota.
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Summary
Constructed in 1955, this dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Cheyenne river, it serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area, with a maximum discharge capacity of 660 cubic feet per second.
Managed and regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Veryl Schroeder 1 is classified as having a low hazard potential. Although its condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," the dam is subject to state inspection, enforcement, and permitting requirements to ensure its safe operation. Despite lacking certain details such as spillway type and outlet gates, this dam plays a crucial role in water management and flood control within the region.
With its unique location and purpose, Veryl Schroeder 1 represents a significant piece of South Dakota's water infrastructure. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the monitoring and maintenance of structures like this become increasingly important for both water resource management and climate adaptation efforts. As a privately owned dam with state jurisdiction, it highlights the collaboration needed between private owners and regulatory agencies to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water resources in the face of a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CHEYENNE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
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.
Veryl Schroeder 1