Christ Orwick dam
Christ Orwick
Christ Orwick is a privately-owned dam located in Meade, South Dakota, along the TR-CAMP CREEK river or stream. Built in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 56 acre-feet. Despite being regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the dam is currently rated as having a low hazard potential and is not assessed for its condition.
Managed by private owners, Christ Orwick serves as a vital water resource infrastructure in the region, providing irrigation and flood control benefits. The dam is under state jurisdiction and receives regular inspections, with permitting, enforcement, and regulatory oversight conducted by the DENR. Although its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," the dam's operational history and low hazard potential suggest a stable performance in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential water-related risks.
While lacking detailed information on emergency preparedness and risk management measures, Christ Orwick remains a crucial component of the local water management system. With its construction dating back over six decades, the dam continues to support the community by ensuring water supply reliability and minimizing flood risks along TR-CAMP CREEK. As a cornerstone of South Dakota's water infrastructure, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to sustain the dam's effectiveness and resilience 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 Christ Orwick -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Cr Above Vale Sd | 13 cfs | → |
| Belle Fourche R Near Sturgis Sd | 120 cfs | → |
| Whitewood Cr Above Vale Sd | · | → |
| Whitewood Creek Near Whitewood Sd | 10 cfs | → |
| Inlet Canal Above Belle Fourche Reservoir Sd | 5 cfs | → |
| Belle Fourche R Near Fruitdale Sd | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Christ Orwick.
Track Christ Orwick 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 Christ Orwick
Where does the data for Christ Orwick 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 Christ Orwick.