Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-7 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-7, located in Lincoln, South Dakota, is a crucial earth dam that was completed in 1975 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
With a height of 27 feet and a storage capacity of 355 acre-feet, this dam plays a vital role in regulating the flow of the tributary East Brule Creek. Despite its low hazard potential, this dam is state-regulated by DENR and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Managed by the local government, Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-7 is designed to support various water resource management purposes within the region. With a maximum discharge capacity of 327 cubic feet per second, this dam serves as a key infrastructure for flood control, water supply, and environmental protection. Its strategic location in the SESE,20-96-49 area, along with its collaboration with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, highlights its significance in sustainable water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the state of South Dakota.
Although currently not rated in terms of condition assessment, Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-7 is a critical asset for the community and the environment. As climate change impacts continue to affect water resources, the importance of well-maintained dams like B-7 in regulating water flow, mitigating risks, and ensuring water security cannot be understated. With continued state oversight and support, this dam will remain a key player in safeguarding the Brule Creek watershed and surrounding areas for years to come.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
801 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB. E. BRULE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
355 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-7