Veryl Schroeder 2 dam
Veryl Schroeder 2
Veryl Schroeder 2 is a privately owned earth dam located in Pennington, South Dakota. Built in 1967, this 32-foot high structure on the TR-CHEYENNE river has a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 8,400 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified with a low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes to ensure its safety and compliance.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Veryl Schroeder 2 serves multiple purposes in water resource management, although specific details on its primary purpose and associated structures are not provided. The dam has not been rated for its condition, and crucial information such as the last inspection date and emergency action plan status remain unknown. Despite these gaps, the dam's location within a vital watershed and its role in flood control and water supply underline its importance for both local communities and the environment, making it a significant asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study.
As a part of the St. Paul District in South Dakota, Veryl Schroeder 2 offers a valuable case study for understanding the complexities of dam management and regulation in the region. With the potential for future updates and improvements, including the development of emergency action plans and risk assessments, this dam presents an opportunity for collaboration between the private owner, state agencies, and conservation groups to enhance its safety, efficiency, and environmental impact. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of Veryl Schroeder 2 can provide insights into sustainable water management practices and the resilience of infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Veryl Schroeder 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Cr Near Elm Springs Sd | 1 cfs | → |
| Cheyenne R Near Plainview Sd | 239 cfs | → |
| Belle Fourche River Near Elm Springs | 98 cfs | → |
| Cheyenne River Near Wasta | 65 cfs | → |
| South Fork Bad R Near Cottonwood Sd | · | → |
| Rapid Cr Near Farmingdale Sd | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Veryl Schroeder 2.
Track Veryl Schroeder 2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Veryl Schroeder 2
Where does the data for Veryl Schroeder 2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Veryl Schroeder 2.