He Dog Reservoir Report
Nearby: Parmelee Ghost Hawk
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
He Dog is a federal irrigation structure located in Parmelee, South Dakota, along the Cut Meat Creek.
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Summary
Managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, this earth dam was completed in 1936 with a height of 41 feet and a length of 1800 feet. It serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with a storage capacity of 550 acre-feet.
Despite its age, He Dog is considered to have a high hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating. The dam has not undergone a recent condition assessment, with the last inspection conducted in 2012. While there are no available details on its current condition, the structure remains under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs for regulatory and operational purposes.
He Dog is a key piece of infrastructure in the St. Paul District and plays a crucial role in providing water resources for irrigation and recreation in the region. With its historical significance dating back to the 1930s, efforts to ensure its safety and effectiveness are essential to uphold water resource management and climate resilience in the area.
Year Completed |
1936 |
Dam Length |
1800 |
River Or Stream |
CUT MEAT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
550 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
41 |
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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.
He Dog