Beryl Veal Reservoir Report
Nearby: Two Buttes Dam Odou Patterson
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Beryl Veal is a private dam located in Perkins, South Dakota, along the TR Moreau River.
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Summary
Built in 1959, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet. Despite its modest size, Beryl Veal plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, with a normal storage capacity of 55 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 150 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Beryl Veal is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, ensuring that it meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. Classified as a low hazard potential structure, Beryl Veal has not been rated for its condition assessment, but it continues to serve its primary purpose effectively. With its strategic location and key role in regulating water flow along the TR Moreau River, Beryl Veal is an important asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study.
Overall, Beryl Veal stands as a testament to the interconnectedness of water resources and climate management. Its presence along the TR Moreau River underscores the importance of small-scale dams in maintaining water supplies, regulating flow rates, and minimizing potential hazards. As stakeholders continue to prioritize sustainable water resource practices, Beryl Veal serves as a valuable case study for future conservation efforts and climate resilience initiatives in South Dakota and beyond.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
280 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR MOREAU RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
79 |
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.
Beryl Veal