Beryl Veal Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Beryl Veal, a privately owned dam located in Perkins, South Dakota, serves as a crucial water resource along the TR-Moreau River.
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Summary
Built in 1949, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and boasts a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition, indicating a need for further assessment and potential maintenance.
Managed by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Beryl Veal is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a maximum discharge capacity of 250 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a significant role in flood control and water management in the region. Dusty Johnson (R) represents the area in Congress, providing oversight and support for water infrastructure projects like Beryl Veal.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on Beryl Veal offers valuable insights into the importance of maintaining and monitoring critical infrastructure for sustainable water management. With its historical significance and essential role in regulating water flow along the TR-Moreau River, Beryl Veal serves as a reminder of the intricate relationship between human development and natural resources. Ongoing assessments and risk management measures will be crucial in ensuring the continued safety and effectiveness of this vital water resource in South Dakota.
Year Completed |
1949 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MOREAU RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
67 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
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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.
Beryl Veal