Battle Creek Impoundment Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Kukuchka Dam Otto Ericson Dam No.1
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Battle Creek Impoundment Dam, located in Egypt, South Dakota, is a Federal-owned structure managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
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Summary
Completed in 1996, this dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond with a primary purpose of enhancing the surrounding ecosystem. With a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 331 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 49.1 acres.
The Battle Creek Impoundment Dam is classified as a low hazard potential structure, but its condition assessment is currently unsatisfactory, raising concerns about its long-term functionality and safety. Despite being regularly inspected every 5 years, the dam's risk assessment indicates a high level of vulnerability, with a very high risk ranking. Emergency preparedness measures, such as an Emergency Action Plan, have not been documented, suggesting a need for improved risk management strategies to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the dam's resilience in the face of climate variability and water resource challenges.
As a critical component of the local ecosystem and water management infrastructure, the Battle Creek Impoundment Dam plays a vital role in supporting wildlife habitats and regulating water flows in the area. With careful monitoring, maintenance, and risk mitigation efforts, this dam can continue to serve its intended purpose effectively while safeguarding the surrounding environment and communities from the impacts of extreme weather events and changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1996 |
Dam Length |
1346 |
River Or Stream |
BATTLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Other |
Surface Area |
49.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
331 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Battle Creek Impoundment Dam