Spring Brook Acres began development in 1972 by the Berry Corporation. In July, Rapid City suffered the devastating flood which resulted in some Spring Brook lots being designated for mobile homes enabling more immediate replacement housing for homes in the city destroyed by the water. A non-profit association was formed (Spring Brook Acres Water Users Association, Incorporated) to implement covenants and provide management of the development’s water system, roads, and 112 acres of common area.

In 1973 Arrowhead Estates was established within the subdivision providing 26 townhomes. Although Arrowhead Estates set up their own association, they remain a part of Spring Brook Acres Association. In 1978, the City annexed the subdivision but declined to accept the roads as city roads as they did not meet city standards. Arrowhead Estates, however, chose to upgrade and turn over their portion of Foothill Drive to the City. All other roads remain the property of residents which the Association maintains. The initial covenants allowed homeowners to use the common area for horses. However, the limited acreage was being overgrazed and severely restricted the number of members who could take advantage of the provision. Subsequently to provide fairness the provision for horses was eliminated in 1989.

When the housing development to the south was being constructed the city provided a second entrance/exit on Nugget Gulch greatly improving access for emergency services. In 1994 the State was about to implement new requirements for water systems which prompted the Association to connect to the city’s water system, deactivate the three water wells and remove the water storage tanks.

The city partnered with the association to remove Mountain Pine Beetle infested trees in the years 2010 to 2014. From 2015 to 2019 the city, through the Rapid City Fire Department, provided matching grants to thin 80 acres of our wilderness area by using a contractor to reduce fire danger. In 2017, the association changed its name to Spring Brook Acres Homeowners Association and updated the covenants to reflect accumulated changes.