Christ Orwick Reservoir Report
Nearby: William Patterson Jordan Mundil
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Christ Orwick is a privately-owned dam located in Meade, South Dakota, along the TR-CAMP CREEK.
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Summary
Constructed in 1953, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 370 feet. Despite its age, Christ Orwick remains in a low hazard potential state, with a normal storage capacity of 130 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1664 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Christ Orwick is regulated and permitted by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources. While it has not been rated for its current condition, regular inspections are conducted to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. The dam serves as an essential structure for water resource management in the area, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring its integrity to mitigate potential risks and ensure continued functionality for the surrounding community and environment.
With its strategic location and purposeful design, Christ Orwick plays a crucial role in water resource management within the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, dams like Christ Orwick are vital for mitigating risks associated with floods, droughts, and water scarcity. By staying vigilant in inspection and maintenance efforts, stakeholders can ensure the long-term resilience and effectiveness of this essential infrastructure for the benefit of both people and the environment.
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
370 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CAMP CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
169 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
Christ Orwick