D. Ulrich

TR-MOREAU· Perkins, South Dakota· Built 1910· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

D. Ulrich is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 11.1% in SD)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage57 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Max Discharge275 cfs
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)
NID IDSD00210

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DANR

Ownership

D. ULRICH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of D. Ulrich?

D. Ulrich is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates D. Ulrich?

D. Ulrich is owned by D. ULRICH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was D. Ulrich built?

D. Ulrich was completed in 1910, making it 116 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of D. Ulrich?

D. Ulrich serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is D. Ulrich?

D. Ulrich has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.