J. Reich No.1 is an earth dam located in Dewey County, South Dakota, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 280 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About J. Reich No.1
The primary purpose of J. Reich No.1 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Heck Family Irrevocable Trust (private). It impounds the Moreau River-tr.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Dewey |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Moreau River-tr |
| Coordinates | 45.21645, -101.47705 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 610 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Heck Family Irrevocable Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00243 |
| Federal ID | SD00243 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |