Roy Veit No.4

TR MOREAU· Ziebach, South Dakota· Built 1972· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Roy Veit No.4 is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 57.4% in SD)
Dam Length335 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage78 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Max Discharge2,593 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDSD02110

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

ROMAINE TRAVERSIE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Roy Veit No.4?

Roy Veit No.4 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 Roy Veit No.4?

Roy Veit No.4 is owned by ROMAINE TRAVERSIE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Roy Veit No.4 built?

Roy Veit No.4 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Roy Veit No.4?

Roy Veit No.4 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 Roy Veit No.4?

Roy Veit No.4 has a dam height of 25 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.