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Rule 74:51:03 USES ASSIGNED TO STREAMS

CHAPTER 74:51:03

USES ASSIGNED TO STREAMS

Section

74:51:03:01        Beneficial uses of South Dakota streams to include irrigation and fish and wildlife propagation, recreation, and stock watering.

74:51:03:02        Beneficial uses of stream segments indicated by listings.

74:51:03:03        Segment boundaries described.

74:51:03:04        Minnesota River's tributaries' uses.

74:51:03:05        Missouri River and certain small tributaries' beneficial uses.

74:51:03:06        Bad River and certain tributaries' uses.

74:51:03:07        Big Sioux River and certain tributaries' uses.

74:51:03:08        Cheyenne River and certain tributaries' uses.

74:51:03:09        Battle Creek and certain tributaries' uses.

74:51:03:10        The Belle Fourche River and certain tributaries' uses.

74:51:03:11        Box Elder Creek and certain tributaries' uses.

74:51:03:12        Elk Creek and certain tributaries' uses.

74:51:03:13        Fall River and certain tributaries' uses.

74:51:03:14        French Creek and certain tributaries' uses.

74:51:03:15        Lame Johnny Creek and certain tributaries' uses.

74:51:03:16        Pleasant Valley Creek and certain tributaries' uses.

74:51:03:17        Rapid Creek and certain tributaries' uses.

74:51:03:18        Spring Creek and certain tributaries' uses.

74:51:03:19        Grand River and certain tributaries' uses.

74:51:03:20        James River and certain tributaries' uses.

74:51:03:21        Little Missouri River and certain tributaries' uses.

74:51:03:22        Moreau River and certain tributaries' uses.

74:51:03:23        Little Moreau River's uses.

74:51:03:24        Niobrara's tributaries' uses.

74:51:03:25        Vermillion River and certain tributaries' uses.

74:51:03:26        White River and certain tributaries' uses.

74:51:03:27        Red River of the North's tributaries' uses.

          Cross-Reference: Definitions, § 74:51:01:01.




Rule 74:51:03:01 Beneficial uses of South Dakota streams to include irrigation and fish and wildlife propagation, recreation, and stock watering.

          74:51:03:01.  Beneficial uses of South Dakota streams to include irrigation and fish and wildlife propagation, recreation, and stock watering. All streams in South Dakota are assigned the beneficial uses of irrigation and fish and wildlife propagation, recreation, and stock watering. The classifications only designate the quality at which the waters are to be maintained and protected. Streams listed in this chapter may or may not be open to the public. Access to private property must be obtained from individual landowners.

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; transferred from § 34:04:04:01, effective July 1, 1979; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; transferred from § 74:03:04:01, July 1, 1996; 25 SDR 98, effective January 27, 1999.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




Rule 74:51:03:02 Beneficial uses of stream segments indicated by listings.

          74:51:03:02.  Beneficial uses of stream segments indicated by listings. Additional beneficial uses assigned to stream segments listed in §§ 74:51:03:04 to 74:51:03:27, inclusive, are indicated by the number of the beneficial use classifications listed below. Unless otherwise indicated, the entire course of a named stream is the segment with the designated use. The beneficial use classifications are as follows:

 

          (1)  Domestic water supply waters;

          (2)  Coldwater permanent fish life propagation waters;

          (3)  Coldwater marginal fish life propagation waters;

          (4)  Warmwater permanent fish life propagation waters;

          (5)  Warmwater semipermanent fish life propagation waters;

          (6)  Warmwater marginal fish life propagation waters;

          (7)  Immersion recreation waters;

          (8)  Limited-contact recreation waters;

          (9)  Fish and wildlife propagation, recreation, and stock watering waters;

          (10)  Irrigation waters; and

          (11)  Commerce and industry waters.

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; transferred from § 34:04:04:02, effective July 1, 1979; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 14 SDR 86, effective December 24, 1987; 19 SDR 111, effective January 31, 1993; transferred from § 74:03:04:02, July 1, 1996; 25 SDR 98, effective January 27, 1999.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 

          Cross-References: Beneficial use of waters established, § 74:51:01:42; Beneficial uses of lakes indicated by listings, § 74:51:02:03.

 




Rule 74:51:03:03 Segment boundaries described.

          74:51:03:03.  Segment boundaries described. When section, range, and township are used in chapter 74:51:03 to describe the beginning or end point of a stream segment, the boundary of the segment is that point where the most downstream portion of the stream crosses the boundary of that section.

 

          Source: 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; transferred from § 74:03:04:02.01, July 1, 1996.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




Rule 74:51:03:04 Minnesota River's tributaries' uses.

          74:51:03:04.  Minnesota River's tributaries' uses. Stream segments covered by § 74:51:03:02 include the following tributaries of the Minnesota River:

 

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

West Fork Lac Qui Parle River, also known as Gary Creek

South Dakota border

S8, T115N, R47W of the fifth principal meridian.

3,8

Deuel

Florida Creek, also known as Cobb Creek

South Dakota border

S19, T115N, R47W

4,8

Deuel

Jorgenson River

Little Minnesota River

S5, T124N, R50

6,8

Roberts

Monighan Creek

South Dakota border

S31, T116N, R48W

3,8

Deuel

Whetstone River

South Dakota-Minnesota border

the confluence of its north and south forks

5,8

Grant

North Fork Whetstone River

Whetstone River

S.D. Highway 15

6,8

Roberts

Substation Creek

North Fork Whetstone River

U.S. Highway 81

3,8

Roberts

South Fork Whetstone River

Whetstone River

S22, T120N, R51W

6,8

Grant

North Fork Yellow Bank River

South Dakota-Minnesota border

S27, T120N, R48W

4,8

Grant

South Fork Yellow Bank River

South Dakota-Minnesota Border

S33, T118N, R49W

3,8

Grant

Mud Creek

South Fork Yellow Bank River

S22, T118N, R48W

6,8

Grant

Labolt Lake Creek

South Dakota-Minnesota Border

Labolt Lake outlet

5,8

Grant

Little Minnesota River

Big Stone Lake

S15, T128N, R52W

5,8

Roberts

Seiche Hollow Creek

Little Minnesota River

S36, T127N, R53W

3,8

Roberts

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; transferred from § 34:04:04:03, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 14 SDR 86, effective December 24, 1987; 19 SDR 111, effective January 31, 1993; transferred from § 74:03:04:03, July 1, 1996; 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997; 32 SDR 38, effective September 6, 2005; 35 SDR 253, effective May 12, 2009.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




    74:51:03:05.  Missouri River and certain small tributaries' beneficial uses. Stream segments of the Missouri River and certain small tributaries covered by § 74:51:03:02 include the following:

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

Missouri River

Iowa Border

Oahe Dam

1,4,7,8,11

Hughes/Stanley

Missouri River

Oahe Dam

North Dakota border

1,2,7,8,11

Campbell\Corson

American Creek

Lake Francis Case

Lake Wanalin

6,8

Brule

American Crow Creek

Lake Francis Case

Interstate 90

6,8

Lyman

Bull Creek

Lake Frances Case

the confluence with the West Branch Bull Creek in S25, T100N, R74W

6,8

Tripp

West Branch Bull Creek

Bull Creek

S23, T99N, R74W of the fifth principal meridian

6,8

Tripp

Artichoke Creek

Lake Oahe

S35, T117N, R79W

6,8

Sully

Cedar Creek

Lake Sharpe

S22, T108N, R76W

6,8

Lyman

Chapelle Creek

Lake Sharpe

S36, T111N, R75W

6,8

Hughes

Choteau Creek

Lewis and Clark Lake

S34, T96N, R63W

5,8

Charles Mix

Dante Creek

Choteau Creek

Dante Lake

6,8

Charles Mix

Dry Choteau Creek

Choteau Creek

S.D. Highway 50

6,8

Charles Mix

Crow Creek

Lake Francis Case

S18, T107N, R67W

5,8

Jerauld

Elm Creek

Crow Creek

West Fork Elm Creek

6,8

Buffalo

West Fork Elm Creek

Elm Creek

Stephan Lake

6,8

Hyde

Smith Creek

Crow Creek

Crow Lake

6,8

Jerauld

Emanuel Creek

Lewis and Clark Lake

S20, T94N, R60W

5,8

Bon Homme

Little Cheyenne Creek

Lake Oahe

Lake Hurly

5,8

Potter

Medicine Creek

Lake Sharpe

U.S. Highway 83

6,8

Lyman

Medicine Knoll Creek

Lake Sharpe

confluence with its north and south forks

6,8

Hughes

North Fork Medicine Knoll Creek

confluence with South Fork Medicine Knoll Creek

S7, T114N, R74W

6,8

Sully

South Fork Medicine Knoll Creek

confluence with North Fork Medicine Knoll Creek

S16, T112N, R74W

6,8

Hughes


Oak Creek

Lake Oahe

S20, T21N, R28E

6,8

Corson

Okobojo Creek

Lake Oahe

U.S. Highway 83

6,8

Sully

Pease Creek

Lake Francis Case

Lake Geddes

6,8

Charles Mix

Platte Creek

Lake Francis Case

S21, T100N, R67W

6,8

Charles Mix

Ponca Creek

Nebraska border

U.S. Highway 183

5,8

Tripp

Willow Creek

Ponca Creek

S32, T96N, R70W

5,8

Gregory

Snake Creek (Charles Mix County)

Lake Francis Case

Lake Academy

6,8

Charles Mix

Snake Creek (Corson County)

Lake Oahe

Trail City R.R. Lake

6,8

Corson

Spring Creek

Lake Pocasse

U.S. Highway 83

5,8

Campbell

Spring Creek

U.S. Highway 83

State Highway 271

6,8

Campbell

Swan Creek

Lake Oahe

Rieger Creek

5,8

Walworth

Swan Creek

Rieger Creek

Swan Lake

6,8

Walworth

Rieger Creek

Swan Creek

S18, T122N, R76W

6,8

Walworth

South Fork Whetstone Creek

Lake Francis Case

Coon Creek

5,8

Gregory

    Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; transferred from § 34:04:04:04, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 14 SDR 86, effective December 24, 1987; 19 SDR 111, effective January 31, 1993; transferred from § 74:03:04:04, July 1, 1996; 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997; 41 SDR 109, effective January 12, 2015; 47 SDR 110, effective April 27, 2021; 49 SDR 96, effective May 14, 2023.

    General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11, 34A-2-93.

    Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

    Note: Certain other segments in the Missouri River Basin are covered in §§ 74:51:03:06 through 74:51:03:26, inclusive.




Rule 74:51:03:06 Bad River and certain tributaries' uses.

          74:51:03:06.  Bad River and certain tributaries' uses. Stream segments of the Bad River and certain tributaries covered by § 74:51:03:02 include the following:

 

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

Bad River

Missouri River

confluence with North and South Forks

6,8

Haakon

Grindstone Creek

Bad River

Lake Waggoner outlet

6,8

Haakon

North Fork Bad River

Bad River

S23, R18E, T2N

6,8

Haakon

South Fork Bad River

the mainstem Bad River

Cottonwood Creek

6,8

Jackson

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; transferred from § 34:04:04:05, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; transferred from § 74:03:04:05, July 1, 1996; 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997; 35 SDR 253, effective May 12, 2009.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




    74:51:03:07.  Big Sioux River and certain tributaries' uses. Stream segments of the Big Sioux River and certain tributaries covered by § 74:51:03:02 include the following:

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

Big Sioux River

Missouri River

Sioux Falls Diversion Ditch

5,7,8

Minnehaha

Big Sioux River

Sioux Falls Diversion Ditch

S2, T104N, R49W of the fifth principal meridian

1,5,7,8

Minnehaha

Big Sioux River

S2, T104N, R49W

Brookings-Moody County Line

1,5,8

Brookings/Moody

Big Sioux River

Brookings-Moody County Line

Lake Kampeska

5,8

Codington

Big Sioux River

Lake Kampeska

S28, T121N, R52W

5,8

Grant

Bachelor Creek

Big Sioux River

S28, T106N, R50W

6,8

Moody

Battle Creek

Big Sioux River

S16, T107N, R52W

6,8

Lake

Beaver Creek (Lincoln County)

Big Sioux River

S9, T98N, R49W

6,8

Lincoln

Beaver Creek (Minnehaha County)

Split Rock Creek

South Dakota - Minnesota border

6,8

Minnehaha

Four Mile Creek

Beaver Creek (Minnehaha County)

South Dakota - Minnesota border

6,8

Minnehaha

Springwater Creek

Beaver Creek (Minnehaha County)

South Dakota - Minnesota border

6,8

Minnehaha

Big Ditch Creek

Big Sioux River

S1,T91N, R50W

5,8

Union

Big Ditch Creek

S1,T91, R50W

S21, T92N, R50W

6,8

Union

Brule Creek

Big Sioux River

confluence of its east and west forks

6,8

Union

East Brule Creek

confluence with Brule Creek

S3, T95N, R49W

6,8

Union

Flandreau Creek

Big Sioux River

Minnesota Border

6,8

Moody

Hidewood Creek

Big Sioux River

U.S. Highway 15

6,8

Deuel

Medary Creek

Big Sioux River

South Dakota - Minnesota border

6,8

Brookings

Deer Creek

Medary Creek

S30, T111N, R47W

6,8

Brookings

Nine Mile Creek

Big Sioux River

Lake Alvin

6,8

Lincoln

No Name Creek, also known as Brookfield Creek (Brookings and Moody Counties)

Big Sioux River

S22, T104N, R48W

6,8

Brookings/Moody

Owens Creek

Blue Dog Lake

S17, T122N, R52W

4,8

Roberts

Pattee Creek

Big Sioux River

Lake Lakota outlet

5,8

Lincoln

Peg Munky Run

Big Sioux River

S17, T113N, R50W

6,8

Deuel

Pickerel Creek (Day County)

Pickerel Lake

Waubay Lake

6,8

Day

Park Creek

Bourne Slough

Silver Creek

6,8

Lake

Silver Creek

Park Creek

Lake Herman

6,8

Lake

Six Mile Creek

North Deer Creek

S30, T112N, R48W

6,8

Brookings

College Creek

Big Sioux River

S12, T110N, R50W

6,8

Brookings

North Deer Creek

Big Sioux River

U.S. Highway 15

6,8

Deuel

Skunk Creek

Big Sioux River

outlet of Brant Lake

6,8

Lake

Unnamed tributary Skunk Creek

Skunk Creek

S21, T102N, R51W

6,8

Minnehaha

Willow Creek

Skunk Creek

S16, T102N, R50W

6,8

Minnehaha

Split Rock Creek

Big Sioux River

Minnesota border

5,7,8

Minnehaha

West Pipestone Creek

Split Rock Creek

S33, T105N, R48W

6,8

Minnehaha

Unnamed tributary of West Pipestone Creek

West Pipestone Creek

Confluence with an unnamed tributary in S9, T103N, R48W

5,8

Minnehaha

Unnamed tributary

Unnamed tributary of West Pipestone Creek

EROS outfall in S8, T103N, R48W

5,8

Minnehaha

Slip-Up Creek

Big Sioux River

to its headwaters in S19, T104N, R48W

6,8

Minnehaha/Moody

Pipestone Creek

S22, T104N, R47W

Minnesota border

5,7,8

Minnehaha

Strayhorse Creek

Big Sioux River

S26, T116N, R51W

6,8

Codington

Spring Creek (Moody County)

Big Sioux River

Minnesota border

6,8

Brookings/Moody

Jack Moore Creek

Big Sioux River

S33, T107N, R49W

6,8

Moody

Union Creek

Big Sioux River

confluence with East and West Forks

6,8

Union

Indian River

Big Sioux River

U.S. Highway 81

6,8

Grant

Willow Creek

Big Sioux River

S7, T117N, R50W

6,8

Deuel

    Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; transferred from § 34:04:04:06, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 19 SDR 111, effective January 31, 1993; transferred from § 74:03:04:06, July 1, 1996; 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997; 31 SDR 29, effective September 13, 2004; 32 SDR 38, effective September 6, 2005; 35 SDR 253, effective May 12, 2009; 41 SDR 109, effective January 12, 2015; 47 SDR 110, effective April 27, 2021; 49 SDR 96, effective May 14, 2023.

    General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11, 34A-2-93.

    Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.




Rule 74:51:03:08 Cheyenne River and certain tributaries' uses.

          74:51:03:08.  Cheyenne River and certain tributaries' uses. Stream segments of the Cheyenne River and certain tributaries covered by § 74:51:03:02 include the tributaries listed in §§ 74:51:03:09 through 74:51:03:18, inclusive, and the following:

 

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

Cheyenne River

Lake Oahe

confluence with the Belle Fourche River

4,7,8

Meade

Cheyenne River

confluence with the Belle Fourche River

confluence with the Fall River

5,7,8

Fall River

Cheyenne River

confluence with the Fall River

Angostura Reservoir

4,7,8

Fall River

Cheyenne River

Angostura Reservoir

Wyoming border

5,8

Fall River

Bear Creek

Cheyenne River

S26, T3S, R13E of the Black Hills meridian

6,8

Pennington

Beaver Creek (Custer and Fall River Counties)

Cheyenne River

Wyoming border

5,8

Custer

Beaver Creek

Cheyenne River

S.D. Highway 79

4,8

Custer

Beaver Creek

S.D. Highway 79

S13, T5S, R4E

2,8

Custer

Beaver Creek (Stockade Beaver)

Wyoming border

S5, T1N, R1E

2,8

Pennington

Cascade Creek

Cheyenne River

headwaters

3,7,8

Fall River

Cedar Canyon Creek

Cheyenne River

S23, T8S, R4E

3,8

Fall River

Cherry Creek

Cheyenne River

confluence with Sulphur and Beaver Dam Creeks

6,8

Meade

Red Scaffold Creek

Cherry Creek

S24, T12N, R16E

6,8

Meade

Beaver Dam Creek

Cherry Creek

the confluence with the Middle and West Branches Beaver Dam Creek

6,8

Meade

Middle Branch Beaver Dam Creek

Beaver Dam Creek

confluence with Beaver Creek

6,8

Meade

Beaver Creek

Middle Branch Beaver Dam Creek

S24, T12N, R13E

6,8

Meade

West Branch Beaver Dam Creek

Beaver Dam Creek

S21, T12N, R13E

6,8

Meade

Brushy Creek

Cherry Creek

Unnamed Creek in S2, T11N, R15E

6,8

Meade

Unnamed Creek

Brushy Creek

S34, T12N, R15E

6,8

Meace

Red Owl Creek

Cherry Creek

confluence with White Owl Creek

6,8

Meade

Sulphur Creek

Cherry Creek

S18, T11N, R8E

6,8

Butte

South Sulphur Creek

Sulphur Creek

S8, T10N, R10E

6,8

Meade

Pine Creek

Sulphur Creek

S18, T11N, R12E

6,8

Meade

Deep Creek

Cheyenne River

S31, T4N, R17E

6,8

Pennington

Hat Creek

Cheyenne River

Nebraska border

5,8

Fall River

Hell Canyon Creek

Cheyenne River

S21, T8S, R4E

3,8

Fall River

Horsehead Creek

Angostura Reservoir

S27, T11S, R7E

5,8

Fall River

Beef Creek

Horsehead Creek

S29, T10S, R6E

6,8

Fall River

Highland Creek

Wind Cave National Park Boundary

S6, T5S, R6E

2,8

Custer

Mixes Food Creek

Cheyenne River

S24, T4N, R17E

6,8

Pennington

Cedar Breaks Creek

Cheyenne River

S36, T5N, R15E

6,8

Pennington

Plum Creek

Cheyenne River

West Fork Plum Creek

6,8

Haakon

West Fork Plum Creek

Plum Creek

S22, T5N, R21E

6,8

Haakon

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; transferred from § 34:04:04:07, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 14 SDR 86, effective December 24, 1987; transferred from § 74:03:04:07, July 1, 1996; 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997; 31 SDR 29, effective September 13, 2004; 32 SDR 38, effective September 6, 2005; 35 SDR 253, effective May 12, 2009; 47 SDR 110, effective April 27, 2021.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11, 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




Rule 74:51:03:09 Battle Creek and certain tributaries' uses.

          74:51:03:09.  Battle Creek and certain tributaries' uses. Stream segments of Battle Creek and certain tributaries covered by § 74:51:03:02 include the following:

 

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

Battle Creek

Cheyenne River

S.D. Highway 79

6,8

Custer

Battle Creek

S.D. Highway 79

S2, T2S, R5E of the Black Hills meridian

2,8

Pennington

Grace Coolidge Creek

Battle Creek

S12, T3S, R5E

2,8

Custer

Bear Gulch Creek

S.D. Highway 16A

confluence with its north and south forks

3,8

Custer

Galena Creek

Grace Coolidge Creek

S31, T3S, R6E

3,8

Custer

Spokane Creek

Grace Coolidge Creek

S2, T3S, R6E

3,8

Custer

Grizzly Bear Creek

Battle Creek

S24, T2S, R5E

2,8

Pennington

Iron Creek

Grace Coolidge Creek

S33, T2S, R5E

2,8

Custer

Lafferty Gulch Creek and it's unnamed tributary

Battle Creek

Mount Rushmore's wastewater treatment facility discharge

2,8

Pennington

Pine Creek

Battle Creek

S11, T2S, R5E

2,8

Pennington

Tepee Gulch Creek

Battle Creek

S27, T1S, R6E

3,8

Pennington

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; transferred from § 34:04:04:08, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; transferred from § 74:03:04:08, July 1, 1996, 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997; 31 SDR 29, effective September 13, 2004.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




Rule 74:51:03:10 The Belle Fourche River and certain tributaries' uses.

          74:51:03:10.  The Belle Fourche River and certain tributaries' uses. Stream segments of the Belle Fourche River and certain tributaries covered by § 74:51:03:02 include the following:

 


Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

Belle Fourche River

Cheyenne River

Wyoming Border

4,7,8

Butte


Alkali Creek

Interstate 90

S4, T4N, R5E of the Black Hills meridian

1,3,8

Meade

Bear Butte Creek

Belle Fourche River

Highway 79

3,8

Meade

Bear Butte Creek

Highway 79

Deadman Creek

2,8

Meade

Bear Butte Creek

Deadman Creek

S2, T4N, R4E

3,8

Lawrence

Bear Butte Creek and its south fork

S2, T4N, R4E

S22, T4N, R3E

2,8

Lawrence

Boulder Creek

Bear Butte Creek

Two Bit Creek

3,8

Lawrence

Two Bit Creek

Boulder Creek

S30, T5N, R4E

3,8

Lawrence

North Fork of Bear Butte Creek

Bear Butte Creek

S14, T4N, R3E

3,8

Lawrence

Park Creek

Bear Butte Creek

S11, T4N, R4E

3,8

Lawrence

Spring Creek

Bear Butte Creek

S14, T6N, R5E

3,8

Meade

Strawberry Creek

Bear Butte Creek

S5, T4N, R4E

3,8

Lawrence

Vanocker Creek

Bear Butte Creek

S32, T5N, R5E

3,8

Meade

Crow Creek (Butte County)

Orman Canal

Wyoming border

6,8

Butte

Elm Creek

Belle Fourche River

S8, T8N, R10E

6,8

Meade

East Elm Creek

Elm Creek

S10, T7N, R11E

6,8

Meade

Hay Creek (Butte County)

Redwater River

Wyoming border

6,8

Butte

Hay Creek (Meade County)

Belle Fourche River

S.D. Highway 34

6,8

Meade

Horse Creek

Belle Fourche River

Indian Creek

5,8

Butte

Horse Creek

confluence of Indian Creek

S29, T10N, R5E

6,8

Butte

Indian Creek

Horse Creek

confluence with North Fork and South Fork Indian Creeks

5,8

Butte

North Fork Indian Creek

Indian Creek

S5, T12N, R2E

6,8

Butte

South Fork Indian Creek

Indian Creek

S4, T12N, R1E

6,8

Butte

Owl Creek

Belle Fourche River

Orman Dam

6,8

Butte

Owl Creek

Belle Fourche Reservoir

S16, T11N, R1E

6,8

Butte

Redwater River

Belle Fourche River

U.S. Highway 85

3,8

Butte\

Lawrence

Redwater River

U.S. Highway 85

Wyoming border

2,8

Butte\

Lawrence

Spring Creek

Redwater River

S13, T7N, R2E

3,8

Lawrence

Bear Gulch Creek

Wyoming border

S6, T5N, R1E

2,8

Lawrence

Cold Springs Creek

Wyoming border

S13, T2N, R1E

2,8

Pennington

Cold Creek

Cold Springs Creek

S23, T2N, R1E

3,8

Pennington

Crow Creek

Redwater River

S22, T6N, R1E

2,8

Lawrence

Beaver Creek (north)

Crow Creek

S20, T5N, R1E

2,8

Lawrence

Unnamed tributary of Crow Creek

Crow Creek

McNenney outfall 002 in S21, T7N, R1E

2,8

Lawrence

Potato Gulch Creek

Beaver Creek (north)

S30, T5N, R1E

2,8

Lawrence

Chicken Creek

Redwater River

U.S. Highway 14

2,8

Lawrence

False Bottom Creek

Redwater River

S23, T7N, R3E

2,8

Lawrence

False Bottom Creek

S23, T7N,R3E

S26, T5N, R2E

3,8

Lawrence

Burno Gulch Creek

False Bottom Creek

S14, T5N, R2E

3,8

Lawrence

Columbia Dam Creek

False Bottom Creek

headwaters

3,8

Lawrence

Tetro Creek

False Bottom Creek

S6, T5N, R3E

3,8

Lawrence

Lake Creek

Redwater River

S21, T7N, R1E

2,8

Lawrence

Spearfish Creek

Redwater River

Homestake Hydro-electric Plant discharge (Spearfish Plant) in S15, T6N, R2E

1,2,7,8

Lawrence

Spearfish Creek

Homestake Hydro-electric Plant at Spearfish in S15, T6N, R2E

Spearfish City intake dam in S33, T6N, R2E

3,8

Lawrence

Spearfish Creek

Spearfish City intake dam in S33, T6N, R2E

Homestake Hydro-electric Plant intake dam, known as Maurice, in S8, T5N, R2E

2,8

Lawrence

Spearfish Creek

Homestake Hydro-electric Plant intake dam, known as Maurice, in S8, T5N, R2E

Intake Gulch

1,2,7,8,11

Lawrence

Rubicon Gulch

Spearfish Creek

S14, T5N, R2E

3,8

Lawrence

Annie Creek

Spearfish Creek

S3, T4N, R2E

3,8

Lawrence

Higgens Gulch Creek

Spearfish Creek

S34, T6N, R1E

2,8

Lawrence

Hanna Creek (east fork of Spearfish Creek)

Spearfish Creek

S6, T3N, R3E

2,8

Lawrence

Ward Draw Creek

Hanna Creek

S16, T3N, R2E

1,2,8

Lawrence

Ice Box Gulch Creek

Spearfish Creek

S24, T4N, R2E

3,8

Lawrence

Iron Creek

Spearfish Creek

Iron Creek Lake

2,8

Lawrence

Deer Creek

Iron Creek

S21, T5N, R1E

2,8

Lawrence

Pettigrew Gulch Creek

Iron Creek

S33, T5N, R1E

3,8

Lawrence

Tollgate Flats Creek

Deer Creek

S14, T5N, R1E

2,8

Lawrence

Little Spearfish Creek

Spearfish Creek

S16, T4N, R1E

2,8

Lawrence

Dry Gulch Creek

Little Spearfish Creek

S14, T4N, R1E

2,8

Lawrence

Cleopatra Creek

Spearfish Creek

confluence with East Branch Cleopatra Creek

2,7,8

Lawrence

Stinkingwater Creek

Belle Fourche River

S13, T8N, R4E

3,8

Butte

Willow Creek

Belle Fourche River

S10, T10N, R6E

6,8

Butte

Whitewood Creek

Belle Fourche River

Interstate 90

4,8

Lawrence

Whitewood Creek

Interstate 90

confluence with Gold Run Creek

3,7,8

Lawrence

Whitewood Creek

confluence with Gold Run Creek

S5, T4N, R3E (includes a reach sometimes called Kirk Creek)

2,7,8

Lawrence

Whitewood Creek

S5, T4N, R3E

S31, T4N, R3E

2,8

Lawrence

Fantail Creek

Whitetail Creek

S6, T4N, R3E

2,7,8

Lawrence

Nevada Gulch Creek

the confluence with Fantail Creek

S6, T4N, R3E

3,8

Lawrence

Whitetail Creek

Whitewood Creek

S18, T4N, R3E

2,7,8

Lawrence

Stewart Gulch Creek

Whitetail Creek

NW1/4, NW1/4, Sec. 7, T4N, R3E

2,8

Lawrence

Deadwood Creek

Whitewood Creek

S30, T5N, R3E

3,7,8

Lawrence

West Strawberry Creek

Whitewood Creek

S12, T4N, R3E

2,8

Lawrence

Grizzly Creek

West Strawberry Creek

S3, T4N, R3E

2,8

Lawrence

Yellow Creek

Whitewood Creek

S10, T4N, R3E

3,8

Lawrence

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 2 SDR 17, effective September 9, 1975; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; transferred from § 34:04:04:09, effective July 1, 1979; 9 SDR 143, effective May 15, 1983; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 14 SDR 86, effective December 24, 1987; 19 SDR 111, effective January 31, 1993; transferred from § 74:03:04:09, July 1, 1996; 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997; 31 SDR 29, effective September 13, 2004; 32 SDR 38, effective September 6, 2005; 35 SDR 253, effective May 12, 2009; 41 SDR 109, effective January 12, 2015; 47 SDR 110, effective April 27, 2021.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11, 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 

          Cross-References: Modification of criteria for specific sites, § 74:51:01:24.

          Site-specific criteria for Whitewood Creek from Interstate 90 to its confluence with Gold Run Creek, § 74:51:01:56.

 




Rule 74:51:03:11 Box Elder Creek and certain tributaries' uses.

          74:51:03:11.  Box Elder Creek and certain tributaries' uses. Stream segments of Box Elder Creek and certain tributaries covered by § 74:51:03:02 include the following:

 

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

Box Elder Creek

Cheyenne River

S22, T2N, R8E

6,8

Pennington

Box Elder Creek

S22, T2N, R8E

Haines Avenue

4,8

Meade

Box Elder Creek

Haines Avenue

Interstate 90

2,7,8

Pennington

Box Elder Creek

Interstate 90

S16, T2N, R6E (Custer’s Gap)

3,8

Pennington

Box Elder Creek

S16, T2N, R6E

the confluence of its middle and north forks at S14, T3N, R4E

2,8

Lawrence

Middle Fork Box Elder Creek

S14, T3N, R4E

S23, T3N, R3E

2,8

Lawrence

North Fork Box Elder Creek

S14, T3N, R4E

S11, T3N, R3E

2,8

Lawrence

South Fork Box Elder Creek

Box  Elder Creek

S33, T3N, R4E

2,8

Lawrence

Unnamed tributary

Box Elder Creek

southeast ¼ of southeast ¼ of S18, T2N, R9E

6,8

Pennington

Unnamed tributary

Box Elder Creek

south ½ of southeast ¼ of S13, T2N, R8E

6,8

Pennington

Bogus Jim Creek

Box Elder Creek

headwaters of its north, middle and south forks at S15, 16 and 22, T2N, R5E

3,8

Pennington

Corral Creek

Box Elder Creek

S6, T3N, R4E

2,8

Lawrence

Estes Creek

Box Elder Creek

West Fork Estes Creek

3,8

Lawrence

West Fork Estes Creek

Estes Creek

S6, T2N, R5E

3,8

Lawrence

Hay Creek

Box Elder Creek

S32, T4N, R4E

2,8

Lawrence

Jim Creek

Box Elder Creek

S14, T2N, R4E

2,8

Pennington

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 14, 1977; transferred from § 34:04:04:10, effective July 1, 1979; 7 SDR 77, effective February 19, 1981; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 14 SDR 86, effective December 24, 1987; 19 SDR 111, effective January 31, 1993; transferred from § 74:03:04:10, July 1, 1996, 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997; 31 SDR 29, effective September 13, 2004; 47 SDR 110, effective April 27, 2021.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11, 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




Rule 74:51:03:12 Elk Creek and certain tributaries' uses.

          74:51:03:12.  Elk Creek and certain tributaries' uses. Stream segments of Elk Creek and certain tributaries covered by § 74:51:03:02 include the following:

 

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

Elk Creek

Cheyenne River

S9, T3N, R7E

4,8

Meade

Elk Creek

S9, T3N, R7E

S28, T4N, R3E of the Black Hills meridian

2,7,8

Lawrence

Little Elk Creek

Elk Creek

S7, T3N, R6E

3,8

Meade

Little Elk Creek

S7, T3N, R6E

S4, T3N, R5E

2,8

Lawrence

Meadow Creek

Elk Creek

S25, T4N, R4E

3,8

Lawrence\

Mead

Morris Creek

Elk Creek

S22, T4N, R6E

3,8

Meade

Stagebarn Canyon Creek

Elk Creek

headwaters of its north and south forks located at S18 and 32, T3N, R6E

3,8

Meade

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; transferred from § 34:04:04:11, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 14 SDR 86, effective December 24, 1987; transferred from § 74:03:04:11, July 1, 1996, 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




Rule 74:51:03:13 Fall River and certain tributaries' uses.

          74:51:03:13.  Fall River and certain tributaries' uses. Stream segments of Fall River and certain tributaries covered by § 74:51:03:02 include the following:

 

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

Fall River

Cheyenne River

S13, T7S, R5E

4,8

Fall River

Fall River

S13, T7S, R5E

Confluence with Cold Brook and Hot Brooks Creeks

4,7,8

Fall River

Cold Brook Creek

Fall River

S25, T6S, R5E

1,3,8

Custer

Hot Brook Creek

Fall River

S19, T7S, R5E

1,4,8

Fall River

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; 6 SDR 59, effective December 16, 1979; transferred from § 34:04:04:12, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; transferred from § 74:03:04:12, July 1, 1996, 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997; 31 SDR 29, effective September 13, 2004; 41 SDR 109, effective January 12, 2015; 47 SDR 110, effective April 27, 2021.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11, 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




Rule 74:51:03:14 French Creek and certain tributaries' uses.

          74:51:03:14.  French Creek and certain tributaries' uses. Stream segments of French Creek and certain tributaries covered by § 74:51:03:02 include the following:

 

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

French Creek

Cheyenne River

S.D. Highway 79

6,8

Custer

French Creek

S.D. Highway 79

S23, T3S, R3E of the Black Hills meridian

3,8

Custer

Bismarck Lake Creek

French Creek

S9, T3S, R5E

3,8

Custer

Glen Erin Dam Creek

French Creek

S7, T4S, R5E

3,8

Custer

Laughing Water Creek

French Creek

S34, T2S, R4E

3,8

Custer

Ruby Creek

French Creek

S36, T2S, R3E

3,8

Custer

Sidney Creek

French Creek

confluence with unnamed tributary

3,8

Custer

Unnamed tributary

Sidney Creek

S1, T4S, R4E

3,8

Custer

Willow Creek

French Creek

S36, T2S, R4E

3,8

Custer

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; transferred from § 34:04:04:13, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; transferred from § 74:03:04:13, July 1, 1996, 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997; 47 SDR 110, effective April 27, 2021.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11, 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




Rule 74:51:03:15 Lame Johnny Creek and certain tributaries' uses.

          74:51:03:15.  Lame Johnny Creek and certain tributaries' uses. Stream segments of Lame Johnny Creek and certain tributaries covered by § 74:51:03:02 include the following:

 

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

Lame Johnny Creek

Cheyenne River

S.D. Highway 79

5,8

Custer

Lame Johnny Creek

S.D. Highway 79

headwaters of its north fork located at S21, T4S, R6E of the Black Hills meridian

3,8

Custer

South Fork Lame Johnny Creek

its confluence with Lame Johnny Creek

S24, T4S, R5E

3,8

Custer

Flynn Creek

south fork of Lame Johnny Creek

S23, T4S, R5E

3,8

Custer

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; transferred from § 34:04:04:14, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 19 SDR 111, effective January 31, 1993; transferred from § 74:03:04:14, July 1, 1996, 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




Rule 74:51:03:16 Pleasant Valley Creek and certain tributaries' uses.

          74:51:03:16.  Pleasant Valley Creek and certain tributaries' uses. Stream segments of Pleasant Valley Creek and certain tributaries covered by § 74:51:03:02 include the following:

 

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

Red Canyon Creek

Cheyenne River

Pleasant Valley Creek

5,8

Custer

Pleasant Valley Creek

Red Canyon Creek

S24, T4S, R3E of the Black Hills Meridian

5,8

Custer

Four Mile Creek

Pleasant Valley Creek

S5 and 6, T4S, R4E

3,8

Custer

Lightning Creek

Pleasant Valley Creek

S2, T4S, R3E

3,8

Custer

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; transferred from § 34:04:04:15, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; transferred from § 74:03:04:15, July 1, 1996, 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




Rule 74:51:03:17 Rapid Creek and certain tributaries' uses.

          74:51:03:17.  Rapid Creek and certain tributaries' uses. Stream segments of Rapid Creek and certain tributaries covered by § 74:51:03:02 include the following:

 

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

Rapid Creek

Cheyenne River

S15, T1N, R8E of the Black Hills meridian

4,7,8

Pennington

Rapid Creek

S15, T1N, R8E

Canyon Lake

1,2,7,8

Pennington

Rapid Creek

Canyon Lake

its confluence with the North Fork Rapid Creek

1,2,7,8

Pennington

North Fork Rapid Creek

its confluence with Rapid Creek

S8, T3N, R3E

2,8

Lawrence

South Fork Rapid Creek

its confluence with the North Fork Rapid Creek

S4, T2N, R2E

2,8

Lawrence

Bittersweet Creek

Castle Creek

S23, T1N, R3E

3,8

Pennington

Bjorland Draw Creek

Castle Creek

S12, T1N, R1E

3,8

Pennington

Black Fox Springs Creek

South Fork Rapid Creek

S3, T2N, R2E

3,8

Lawrence

Buskala Creek

North Fork Rapid Creek

S19, T3N, R3E

2,8

Lawrence

Cabin Draw Creek

Castle Creek

S17, T1N, R2E

3,8

Pennington

California Gulch Creek

Skull Gulch Creek

S36, T1N, R4E

3,8

Pennington

Castle Creek

Rapid Creek

S36, T2N, R1E

2,8

Pennington

North Fork Castle Creek

Castle Creek

S26, T2N, R2E,

2,8

Pennington

Cement Draw Creek

Gold Run Creek

S6, T1S, R3E

3,8

Pennington

Crooked Creek

Castle Creek

S24, T1N, R3E

3,8

Pennington

Deer Creek

Rapid Creek

U.S. Highway 385

3,8

Pennington

Ditch Creek

South Fork Castle Creek

S23, T1S, R2E

2,8

Pennington

Friday Gulch Creek

California Gulch Creek

S35, T1N, R4E

3,8

Pennington

Frink Draw Creek

Slate Creek

S24, T1S, R3E

3,8

Pennington

Fulton Draw Creek

Castle Creek

S7, T1N, R2E

3,8

Pennington

Gimlet Creek

Rapid Creek

S8, T2N, R4E

2,8

Pennington

East Gimlet Creek

Gimlet Creek

S15, T2N, R4E

2,8

Pennington

West Gimlet Creek

Gimlet Creek

S6, T2N, R4E

3,8

Lawrence

Gold Run Creek

Castle Creek

S8, T1S, R3E

2,8

Pennington

Hop Creek

South Fork Rapid Creek

S6, T2N, R3E

3,8

Lawrence

Jenny Gulch Creek

Rapid Creek

S24, T2N, R4E

2,8

Pennington

Kelley Gulch Creek

Rapid Creek

S23, T2N, R4E

2,8

Pennington

Lime Creek

Rapid Creek

S32, T2N, R7E

2,8

Pennington

Lind Gulch Creek

Castle Creek

S16, T1N, R4E

3,8

Pennington

Long Draw Creek

South Fork Rapid Creek

S20, T2N, R3E

3,8

Pennington

Heely Creek

South Fork Castle Creek

S18, T1S, R3E

2,8

Pennington

Nichols Creek

South Fork Castle Creek

S34, T1N, R2E

3,8

Pennington

West Nugget Gulch

Rapid Creek

S14, T1N, R4E

3,8

Pennington

Plantation Draw Creek

North Fork Rapid Creek

S4, T2N, R3E

3,8

Lawrence

Pole Creek

South Fork Castle Creek

S15, T1S, R2E

3,8

Pennington

Prairie Creek

Rapid Creek

U.S. Highway 385

2,8

Pennington

Rickover Springs Creek

South Fork Rapid Creek

S11, T2N, R2E

3,8

Lawrence

Rhoads Fork Creek

South Fork Rapid Creek

S29, T2N, R2E

2,8

Pennington

Silver Creek

Castle Creek

S21, T1N, R2E

2,8

Pennington

Silver Creek

Rapid Creek

S2, T2N, R3E

2,8

Lawrence

Skull Gulch Creek

Slate Creek

Confluence with California Gulch and Spruce Gulch Creeks

3,8

Pennington

Spruce Gulch Creek

Skull Gulch Creek

S25, T1N, R4E

3,8

Pennington

Slate Creek

Rapid Creek

S14, T1S, R3E

2,8

Pennington

South Fork Slate Creek

Slate Creek

S3, T1S, R3E

2,8

Pennington

Swede Gulch Creek

North Fork Rapid Creek

S1, T2N, R2E

2,8

Lawrence

Tillson Creek

Swede Gulch Creek

S26, T3N, R2E

2,8

Lawrence

Trebor Draw Creek

South Fork Rapid Creek

S8, T2N, R2E

3,8

Lawrence

Victoria Creek

Rapid Creek

S19, T1N, R6E

2,8

Pennington

South Fork Victoria Creek

Victoria Creek

S30, T1N, R6E

3,8

Pennington

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; transferred from § 34:04:04:16, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 14 SDR 86, effective December 24, 1987; 19 SDR 111, effective January 31, 1993; transferred from § 74:03:04:16, July 1, 1996, 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997; 47 SDR 110, effective April 27, 2021.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11, 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




Rule 74:51:03:18 Spring Creek and certain tributaries' uses.

          74:51:03:18.  Spring Creek and certain tributaries' uses. Stream segments of Spring Creek and certain tributaries covered by § 74:51:03:02 include the following:

 

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

Spring Creek

Cheyenne River

S.D. Highway 79

4,8

Pennington

Spring Creek

S.D. Highway 79

Sheridan Lake

3,7,8

Pennington

Spring Creek

Sheridan Lake

S5, T2S, R3E of the Black Hills meridian

2,7,8

Pennington

Bear Gulch Creek

Spring Creek

S26, T2S, R4E

3,8

Custer

Bobcat Gulch Creek

Spring Creek

S34, T1S, R3E

3,8

Pennington

Cabin Springs Creek

Sunday Gulch Creek

headwaters

3,8

Pennington

Horse Creek

Spring Creek

S30, T1N, R5E

3,8

Pennington

Loues Creek

Vanderlehr Creek

S30, T2S, R4E

3,8

Custer

Marshall Gulch Creek

Newton Fork Creek

S6, T1S, R5E

3,8

Pennington


Medicine Mountain Creek

Spring Creek

S10, T2S, R3E

3,8

Pennington

Newton Fork Creek

Spring Creek

S18, T1S, R4E

2,8

Pennington

Medicine Mountain Creek

Spring Creek

S26, T1S, R3E

3,8

Pennington

Palmer Gulch Creek

Spring Creek

S8, T2S, R5E

2,8

Pennington

Reno Gulch Creek

Spring Creek

S28, T1S, R4E

3,8

Pennington

Sunday Gulch Creek

Spring Creek

S18, T2S, R5E

2,8

Pennington

Tenderfoot Creek

Spring Creek

S29, T2S, R4E

2,8

Custer

Vanderlehr Creek

Spring Creek

S24, T2S, R3E

3,8

Pennington

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; transferred from § 34:04:04:17, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 14 SDR 86, effective December 24, 1987; 19 SDR 111, effective January 31, 1993; transferred from § 74:03:04:17, July 1, 1996, 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997; 31 SDR 29, effective September 13, 2004.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




Rule 74:51:03:19 Grand River and certain tributaries' uses.

          74:51:03:19.  Grand River and certain tributaries' uses. Stream segments of the Grand River and certain tributaries covered by § 74:51:03:02 include the following:

 

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

Grand River

Lake Oahe

West Corson County Line

4,8

Corson

Grand River

West Corson County Line

Shadehill Reservoir

3,8

Perkins

South Fork Grand River

Shadehill Reservoir

Highway 79

5,7,8

Harding

South Fork Grand River

Highway 79

S13, T18N, R3E of the Black Hills meridian

5,8

Harding

North Fork Grand River

Shadehill Reservoir

North Dakota border

6,7,8

Perkins

Big Nasty Creek

South Fork Grand River

S6, T21N, R8E

6,8

Harding

Black Horse Butte Creek

Grand River

confluence with Coal Creek, also known as Darling Creek

6,8

Corson

Bull Creek

South Fork Grand River

S15, T21N, R5E

6,8

Harding

Crooked Creek

North Dakota border

S34, T23N, R5E

6,8

Harding

Flat Creek

Grand River

North Dakota border

6,8

Perkins

Jones Creek

South Fork Grand River

S18, T20N, R5E

6,8

Harding

Lodgepole Creek

Shadehill Reservoir

S28, T21N, R13E

6,8

Perkins

Clarks Fork Creek

South Fork Grand River

S17, T17N, R5E

6,8

Harding

Buffalo Creek

Clarks Fork Creek

S35, T18N, R4E

6,8

Harding

Skull Creek

South Fork Grand River

S32, T21N, R8E

6,8

Harding

Thunder Hawk Creek

Grand River

S3, T22N, R16E

6,8

Perkins

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; transferred from § 34:04:04:18, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 14 SDR 86, effective December 24, 1987; transferred from § 74:03:04:18, July 1, 1996, 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997; 41 SDR 109, effective January 12, 2015.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




Rule 74:51:03:20 James River and certain tributaries' uses.

          74:51:03:20.  James River and certain tributaries' uses. Stream segments of the James River and certain tributaries covered by § 74:51:03:02 include the following:

 

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial  Uses

County

James River

Missouri River

Huron Third Street Dam

5,8

Beadle

James River

Huron Third Street Dam

James River Diversion Dam

1,5,8

Beadle

James River

James River Diversion Dam

North Dakota border

5,8

Brown

Beaver Creek

James River

Beaver Lake

6,8

Yankton

Cain Creek

James River

S33, T110N, R63W of the fifth principal meridian

6,8

Beadle

Dawson Creek

James River

Lake Henry

6,8

Bon Homme

Elm River

James River

North Dakota border

1,5,8

Brown

Maple River

Elm River

North Dakota border

1,5,8

Brown

Enemy Creek

James River

S18, T102N, R60W

6,8

Davison

North Fork Enemy Creek

Enemy Creek

S36, T103N, R61W

6,8

Davison

Firesteel Creek

James River

confluence with West Fork Firesteel Creek

1,4,8

Davison

Firesteel Creek

confluence West Fork Firesteel Creek

S.D. Highway 34

1,5,8

Jerauld

West Fork Firesteel Creek

Firesteel Creek

Wilmarth Lake

1,6,8

Aurora

Foster Creek

James River

S6, T114N, R60W

6,8

Spink

North Fork Foster Creek

James River

U.S. Highway 212

6,8

Spink

Jim Creek

James River

S19, T106N, R59W

6,8

Sanborn

Johnson Creek

James River

Fulton Dam

6,8

Hanson

Lonetree Creek

James River

S31, T98N, R58W

6,8

Hutchinson

Dry Creek

James River

confluence with its north and south branches

6,8

Hutchinson

North Branch Dry Creek

Dry Creek

S27, T99N, R61W

6,8

Hutchinson

Morris Creek, also known as Dry Run Creek

James River

S10, T104N, R61W

6,8

Davison

Moccasin Creek

James River

S24, T123N, R64W

6,8

Brown

Foot Creek

Moccasin Creek

Richmond Dam

6,8

Brown

Mud Creek (Brown and Spink Counties)

James River

S.D. Highway 37

6,8

Brown

Mud Creek (Yankton County)

James River

S.D. Highway 46

6,8

Yankton

Pearl Creek

James River

S8, T109N, R60W

6,8

Beadle

Pierre Creek

James River

S11, T102N, R58W

5,8

Hanson

Plum Creek

James River

S30, T100N, R58W

6,8

Hutchinson

Redstone Creek

James River

State Highway 14

6,8

Kingsbury

Rock Creek

James River

S9, T103N, R59W

6,8

Hanson

Sand Creek

James River

S32, T110N, R66W

5,8

Hand

Snake Creek

James River

confluence with South Fork Snake Creek

5,8

Spink

Snake Creek

confluence with the South Fork Snake Creek

S26, T124N, R66W

6,8

Edmunds

South Fork Snake Creek

confluence with Snake Creek

S23, T118N, R70W

6,8

Faulk

Shue Creek

James River

S23, T112N, R60W

6,8

Beadle

Turtle Creek

James River

S17, T113N, R65W

6,8

Beadle

Timber Creek

James River

S31, T118N, R61W

6,8

Spink

Twelve Mile Creek

James River

S11, T101N, R60W

6,8

Davison

South Fork Twelve Mile Creek

Twelve Mile Creek

S12, T100N, R61W

6,8

Hutchinson

Willow Creek

Elm River

S31, T126N, R65W

1,6,8

Brown

Wolf Creek (Spink and Hand Counties)

Turtle Creek

S10, T114N, R66W

6,8

Hand

Wolf Creek (Hutchinson, McCook, and Hanson Counties)

James River

S5, T103N, R56W

6,8

McCook

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; 6 SDR 59, effective December 16, 1979; transferred from § 34:04:04:19, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 14 SDR 86, effective December 24, 1987; 19 SDR 111, effective January 31, 1993; transferred from § 74:03:04:19, July 1, 1996, 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997; 29 SDR 107, effective February 2, 2003; 31 SDR 29, effective September 13, 2004; 35 SDR 253, effective May 12, 2009; 41 SDR 109, effective January 12, 2015; 47 SDR 110, effective April 27, 2021.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11, 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




Rule 74:51:03:21 Little Missouri River and certain tributaries' uses.

          74:51:03:21.  Little Missouri River and certain tributaries' uses. Stream segments of the Little Missouri River and certain tributaries covered by § 74:51:03:02 include the following:

 

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

Little Missouri River

Montana-South Dakota border

South Dakota-North Dakota border

5,8

Harding

Box Elder Creek

Montana-South Dakota border

North Dakota border

6,8

Harding

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; transferred from § 34:04:04:20, effective July 1, 1979; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; transferred from § 74:03:04:20, July 1, 1996, 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




Rule 74:51:03:22 Moreau River and certain tributaries' uses.

          74:51:03:22.  Moreau River and certain tributaries' uses. Stream segments of the Moreau River and certain tributaries covered by § 74:51:03:02 include the following:

 

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

Moreau River

Lake Oahe

North and South forks of the Moreau River

5,8

Perkins

North Fork Moreau River

Moreau River

U.S. Highway 85

6,8

Harding

South Fork Moreau River

Moreau River

S17, T14N, R4E of the Black Hills meridian

6,8

Butte

Battle Creek

South Fork Moreau River

S32, T13N, R5E

6,8

Butte

Deep Creek

Moreau River

S9, T13N, R13E

6,8

Perkins

Flint Creek

Deep Creek

U.S. Highway 212

6,8

Meade

Four Mile Creek

Battle Creek

S11, T13N, R4E

6,8

Butte

Rabbit Creek

Moreau River

S.D. Highway 79

6,8

Harding

Antelope Creek

Rabbit Creek

S8, T16N, R9E

6,8

Harding

Sand Creek

South Fork Moreau River

U.S. Highway 85

6,8

Harding

Sheep Creek

North Fork Moreau River

S30, T16N, R9E

6,8

Harding

Thunder Butte Creek

Moreau River

Confluence with the South Branch Thunder Butte Creek

6,8

Perkins

South Branch

Thunder Butte

Creek

Thunder Butte Creek

S11, T18N, R10E

6,8

Perkins

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; transferred from § 34:04:04:21, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 14 SDR 86, effective December 24, 1987; transferred from § 74:03:04:21, July 1, 1996, 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997; 47 SDR 110, effective April 27, 2021.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11, 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




Rule 74:51:03:23 Little Moreau River's uses.

          74:51:03:23.  Little Moreau River's uses. A stream segment of the Little Moreau River covered by § 74:51:03:02 is the following:

 

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

Little Moreau River

Moreau River

S30, T17N, R24E of the Black Hills meridian

5,8

Dewey

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; transferred from § 34:04:04:22, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 19 SDR 111, effective January 31, 1993; transferred from § 74:03:04:22, July 1, 1996, 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




Rule 74:51:03:24 Niobrara's tributaries' uses.

          74:51:03:24.  Niobrara's tributaries' uses. Stream segments of the Niobrara River covered by § 74:51:03:02 include the following:

 

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

Keya Paha River

Nebraska Border

its confluence with Antelope Creek

5,8

Todd

Antelope Creek

Keya Paha River

S7, T38N, R28W of the sixth principal meridian

5,8

Todd

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; transferred from § 34:04:04:23, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; transferred from § 74:03:04:23, July 1, 1996, 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997; 35 SDR 253, effective May 12, 2009.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




Rule 74:51:03:25 Vermillion River and certain tributaries' uses.

             74:51:03:25.  Vermillion River and certain tributaries' uses. Stream segments of the Vermillion River and certain tributaries covered by § 74:51:03:02 include the following:

 

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

Vermillion River

Missouri River

confluence of its east and west forks

5,8

Turner

West Fork Vermillion River

Vermillion River

McCook-Miner County Line

6,8

McCook\

Miner

Silver Lake Creek

West Fork Vermillion River

Silver Lake outlet

6,8

Turner

East Fork Vermillion River

Vermillion River

McCook-Lake County Line

6,8

McCook\

Lake

Blind Creek

Vermillion River

S22, T96N, R51W

6,8

Lincoln

Long Creek

Vermillion River

Highway 44

5.8

Lincoln

Long Creek

Highway 44

276th Street

6.8

Turner

Saddle Creek

Long Creek

S17, T97N, R50W

6,8

Lincoln

Haram Creek

Saddle Creek

S23, T97N, R51W

6,8

Lincoln

Clay Creek

Clay County ditch

S.D. Highway 46

6,8

Yankton

Norwegian Gulch Creek

Vermillion River

S36, T95N, R53W

5,8

Clay

Turkey Creek

Clay County ditch

S.D. Highway 46

6,8

Yankton

Turkey Ridge Creek

Vermillion River

S31, T98N, R53W of the fifth principal meridian

6,8

Turner

Camp Creek

Vermillion River

S6, T99N, R52W

6,8

Turner

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; transferred from § 34:04:04:24, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; transferred from § 74:03:04:24, July 1, 1996, 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997; 31 SDR 29, effective September 13, 2004; 32 SDR 38, effective September 6, 2005; 32 SDR 129, effective February 1, 2006; 35 SDR 253, effective May 12, 2009.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




Rule 74:51:03:26 White River and certain tributaries' uses.

          74:51:03:26.  White River and certain tributaries' uses. Stream segments of the White River and certain tributaries covered in § 74:51:03:02 include the following:

 

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

White River

Missouri River

Nebraska border

5,8

Oglala Lakota

South Fork White River (also known as the Little White River)

White River

S6, T36N, R39W of the sixth principal meridian

5,8

Bennett

Bear-In-The-Lodge Creek

White River

S30, T40N, R37W

6,8

Jackson

Black Pipe Creek

White River

Harris Lake

6,8

Mellette

Cedar Creek

Little White River

S18, T36N, R33W

5,8

Bennett

Cut-Meat Creek

Little White River

He Dog Lake

6,8

Todd

Dog Ear Creek

White River

confluence with Owl Creek

6,8

Tripp

Ironwood Creek

Little White River

Ironwood Lake

6,8

Todd

Lake Creek

Pool 7 in LaCreek National Wildlife Refuge

S23, T36N, R38W

4,8

Bennett

Medicine Root Creek

White River

Kyle Reservoir

6,8

Oglala Lakota

Moccasin Creek

White River

S34, T102N, R74W of the fifth principal meridian

6,8

Tripp

Oak Creek

White River

S.D. Highway 44

6,8

Mellette

Old Lodge Creek

White River

S36, T100N, R76W

6,8

Tripp

Pass Creek

White River

S2, T42N, R35W of the sixth principal meridian

6,8

Jackson

Porcupine Creek

White River

S30, T38N, R42W

6,8

Oglala Lakota

Rosebud Creek

Little White River

S34, T38N, R30W

3,8

Todd

Soldier Creek

Little White River

S13, T38N, R30W

3,8

Todd

Spring Creek

Little White River

Spring Creek Reservoir

3,8

Todd

White Clay Creek, also known as Clay Creek

White River

White Clay Reservoir

4,8

Oglala Lakota

Wounded Knee Creek

White River

Spring Creek

6,8

Oglala Lakota

Spring Creek

Wounded Knee Creek

S31, T36N, R42W

6,8

Oglala Lakota

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; 6 SDR 59, effective December 16, 1979; transferred from § 34:04:04:25, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 14 SDR 86, effective December 24, 1987; transferred from § 74:03:04:25, July 1, 1996, 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997; 35 SDR 253, effective May 12, 2009; SL 2015, ch 56, § 1, effective May 1, 2015.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 




Rule 74:51:03:27 Red River of the North's tributaries' uses.

          74:51:03:27.  Red River of the North's tributaries' uses. Stream segments of the tributaries of the Red River of the North covered in § 74:51:03:02 include the following:

 

Water Body

From

To

Beneficial Uses

County

Bois de Sioux River

Lake Traverse

South Dakota-North Dakota-Minnesota border

5,8

Roberts

Big Slough Creek

Bois de Sioux River

S13, T128N, R49W

5,8

Roberts

Jim Creek

Lake Traverse

S13, T126N, R50W of the fifth principal meridian

6,8

Roberts

 

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 32, effective December 4, 1977; transferred from § 34:04:04:26, effective July 1, 1979; 10 SDR 145, effective July 4, 1984; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; transferred from § 74:03:04:26, July 1, 1996, 24 SDR 10, effective July 20, 1997; 35 SDR 253, effective May 12, 2009; 47 SDR 110, effective April 27, 2021.

          General Authority: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11, 34A-2-93.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-2-10, 34A-2-11.

 

          Note: The Red River of the North is located in North Dakota.

 

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