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State: South Dakota
Waterbody ID: SD-BS-R-STRAYHORSE_01
Location: Big Sioux River to S26, T116N, R51W
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 17.58
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Upper Big Sioux
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- Water Quality Assessment Status
- Causes of Impairment
- Probable Sources Contributing to Impairments
- TMDLs That Apply to This Waterbody
- Previous Causes of Impairment Now Attaining All Uses
State: South Dakota
Waterbody ID: SD-BS-R-STRAYHORSE_01
Location: Big Sioux River to S26, T116N, R51W
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 17.58
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Upper Big Sioux
2008 Waterbody Report for Stray Horse Creek
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Water Quality Assessment Status for Reporting Year 2008
The overall status of this waterbody is Impaired.
Description of this table
| Designated Use | Designated Use Group | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fish And Wildlife Propagation, Recreation, And Stock Watering Waters | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Good |
| Irrigation Waters | Agricultural | Good |
| Limited Contact Recreation Waters | Recreation | Impaired |
| Warmwater Marginal Fish Life Propagation Waters | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Good |
Causes of Impairment for Reporting Year 2008
Description of this table
| Cause of Impairment | Cause of Impairment Group | Designated Use(s) | State TMDL Development Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform | Pathogens | Limited Contact Recreation Waters | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2008
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Feeding Operations (Nps) | Agriculture | Fecal Coliform |
| Livestock (Grazing Or Feeding Operations) | Agriculture | Fecal Coliform |
TMDLs That Apply to this waterbody
Description of this table
| TMDL Document Name | TMDL Date | TMDL Pollutant Description | TMDL Pollutant Source Type | Cause(s) of Impairment Addressed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stray Horse Creek - Big Sioux River To S26, T116n, R51w (North-Central Big Sioux River) | Jun-04-2008 | Fecal Coliform | Point/Nonpoint Source | Fecal Coliform |
Previous Causes of Impairments Now Attaining All Uses
No causes of impairment are recorded as attaining all uses for this waterbody.