Two Buttes Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Beryl Veal Lewellan Engelhardt
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Two Buttes Dam, located in Perkins, South Dakota, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1962 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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Summary
Standing at 19 feet tall and stretching 600 feet in length, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 146 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-MOREAU river, the dam serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area, with a maximum discharge capacity of 400 cubic feet per second.
With low hazard potential and a current condition assessment of "Not Rated," Two Buttes Dam has been regulated and inspected by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources. While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place, it meets state permitting and inspection requirements. The dam plays a crucial role in water management and flood control in the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining infrastructure to support climate resilience and sustainable water resource management efforts.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MOREAU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
190 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
19 |
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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.
Two Buttes Dam