Pikes Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Pikes Pond, located in Pennington, South Dakota, is a federal-owned earth dam constructed in 1987 on Kimball Creek.


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Summary

With a dam height of 20 feet and a length of 700 feet, Pikes Pond serves as a water storage facility with a capacity of 200 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 4,000 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition remains unrated as of the last inspection in 1988.

The dam's primary purpose and associated structures are not specified, but its location on Kimball Creek suggests a role in water resource management and climate-related activities in the region. The surrounding area has a drainage area of 25 square miles, providing vital water storage and management services for the local community. While not regulated or permitted by the state, Pikes Pond remains an essential infrastructure for water storage and flood control in the region.

Managed by the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Pikes Pond stands as a key water resource facility in South Dakota. With its strategic location and capacity to store water, this earth dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and supporting water resource management efforts in the area. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, Pikes Pond remains an integral part of the region's water infrastructure, ensuring a sustainable and resilient water supply for years to come.

Year Completed

1987

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

KIMBALL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

20

Drainage Area

25

Nid Storage

200

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

20
       
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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. 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

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, 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.