Charles Weiss Reservoir Report
Nearby: Paul Young Raymond Hanzlik
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Charles Weiss is a privately owned earth dam located in Meade, South Dakota, with a height of 15 feet and a length of 450 feet.
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Summary
Completed in 1950, this dam has a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1260 cubic feet per second. Despite being rated as having low hazard potential, its condition assessment is currently not rated. The dam is under state regulation by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Owned by a private entity, Charles Weiss serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region. Situated along the TR-SULPHNot Rated CREEK, this dam plays a crucial role in controlling water flow and storage, especially during times of heavy rainfall or flooding. Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam has a primary purpose that aligns with state and federal regulations, ensuring its operational effectiveness and safety for the surrounding community.
With its strategic location and capacity to regulate water flow, Charles Weiss contributes to the overall water resource management efforts in South Dakota. Despite its low hazard potential, ongoing assessments and regulatory oversight ensure that the dam continues to fulfill its intended purpose efficiently. As a key component of the local water infrastructure, Charles Weiss remains an essential structure for climate resilience and sustainable water resource management in the region.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SULPHNot Rated CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
109 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Belle Fourche R Near Sturgis Sd
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34cfs |
Belle Fourche River Near Elm Springs
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17900cfs |
Horse Cr Above Vale Sd
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13cfs |
Moreau R Near Faith Sd
|
14cfs |
Whitewood Cr Above Vale Sd
|
16cfs |
Elk Cr Near Elm Springs Sd
|
0cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Charles Weiss