EPA v. GLENCOE CAMP RESORT II LLC

Case summary

In July of 2012 the respondent constructed an earthen dam across Bear Butte Creek for the purpose of creating a swimming feature at the campground during the Sturgus SD Cycle Rally. The dam was 75 feet long, 20 feet wide and 6 feet high. Approximately 500 cubic yards of fill material was used to construct the dam. The dam created a swimming pool extending approximately 500 feet upstraem, resulting in stream flow reductions downstream. In addition the respondent constructed two cross channel leves, excavated the same channel, constructed recreational beaches. The project impacted 640 linear feet of natural channel and 1,280 linera feet of riverine shoreline.

Defendants (2)

• DEVORAH LOPEZNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• SEAN CLARKNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GLENCOE CAMP RESORT

  20555 GLENCOE DRIVE, STURGIS, SD, 57785

  Registry ID: 110030487024

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit
• CWA 404 — Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• GLENCOE CAMP RESORT II LLCentered 2014-12-22

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2014-12-22Final Order Issued
• 2015-01-09Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-07-07Enforcement Action Closed