Deer Creek North Reservoir Report
Nearby: Deer Creek South Vobedja
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Deer Creek North, located in Perkins, South Dakota, is a Federal-owned earth dam completed in 1991 with a primary purpose undisclosed.
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Summary
The dam stands at 11 feet tall with a length of 300 feet, providing a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 186 cubic feet per second. Despite having a low hazard potential, the condition of Deer Creek North is currently marked as "Not Rated." This structure on Deer Creek, managed by the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, serves as a vital component in water resource management in the region.
While the dam lacks a designated primary purpose, its strategic location along Deer Creek contributes to flood control and water storage for the local area. The dam's construction and maintenance fall under Federal jurisdiction, with no state regulation or inspection in place. Although the structure's condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," its hazard potential is categorized as low, assuring residents of minimal risk. With a clear need for further assessment and management, Deer Creek North remains an essential asset in the region's water resource infrastructure, safeguarding against potential flooding and supporting sustainable water management practices.
Year Completed |
1991 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
DEER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Drainage Area |
1 |
Nid Storage |
54 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
11 |
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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.
Deer Creek North