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State: South Dakota
Waterbody ID: SD-CH-R-CHEYENNE_06
Location: Bull Creek to Lake Oahe
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 37.85
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Lower Cheyenne
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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-CH-R-CHEYENNE_06
Location: Bull Creek to Lake Oahe
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 37.85
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Lower Cheyenne
Data are also available for these years: 2010 2008 2006 2004
2012 Waterbody Report for Cheyenne River
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Water Quality Assessment Status for Reporting Year 2012
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 |
| Immersion Recreation Waters | Recreation | Impaired |
| Irrigation Waters | Agricultural | Good |
| Limited Contact Recreation Waters | Recreation | Impaired |
| Warmwater Permanent Fish Life Propagation Waters | Aquatic Life Harvesting | Impaired |
Causes of Impairment for Reporting Year 2012
Description of this table
| Cause of Impairment | Cause of Impairment Group | Designated Use(s) | State TMDL Development Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) | Pathogens | Limited Contact Recreation Waters, Immersion Recreation Waters | TMDL completed |
| Fecal Coliform | Pathogens | Immersion Recreation Waters, Limited Contact Recreation Waters | TMDL completed |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | Turbidity | Warmwater Permanent Fish Life Propagation Waters | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2012
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Livestock (Grazing Or Feeding Operations) | Agriculture | Fecal Coliform |
| Wildlife Other Than Waterfowl | Natural/Wildlife | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne River From Bull Creek To Mouth | Sep-30-2010 | Fecal Coliform | Nonpoint Source | Fecal Coliform |
| Cheyenne River From Bull Creek To Mouth | Sep-29-2010 | Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) | Nonpoint Source | Unlisted but Impaired |
Previous Causes of Impairments Now Attaining All Uses
No causes of impairment are recorded as attaining all uses for this waterbody.