Rundell dam
Rundell
Rundell is a privately owned dam located in Kamiah, Idaho, with a primary purpose of irrigation. Constructed in 1975, this earth dam stands at a height of 18.8 feet and has a hydraulic height of 14.5 feet. It has a storage capacity of 23 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 0.3 square miles, with a maximum discharge of 88 cubic feet per second.
The dam, built on an unnamed stream that feeds into the Clearwater River, is regulated by the Idaho Department of Water Resources and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement. Despite being rated as having a significant hazard potential, its condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in 2003. The dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and has a risk assessment rating of Very High (1), indicating the need for robust risk management measures.
With its strategic location and crucial role in irrigation, Rundell serves as a vital water resource infrastructure in the region. Enthusiasts of water resource management and climate resilience will find interest in the dam's design, operational details, and the ongoing efforts to ensure its safety and functionality amidst changing environmental conditions.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Rundell -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Ck At Kooskia National Fish Hatchery | 18 cfs | → |
| Lolo Creek Nr Greer Id | 771 cfs | → |
| Sf Clearwater River At Stites Id | 1,660 cfs | → |
| Clearwater River At Orofino Id | 29,100 cfs | → |
| Lochsa River Nr Lowell Id | 11,800 cfs | → |
| Big Canyon Creek Nr Peck Id | 24 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rundell.
Boat launches
- Clearwater County
- State Highway 7 Orofino
- Northfork Drive Clearwater County
- Canyon Creek Road Clearwater County
Campgrounds
- Riverfront Park - Kamiah
- Lolo Creek Campground
- Wild Goose
- Wild Goose Campground
- Apgar
- Pink House Recreation Site
Paddle runs
- Clearwater River
- Clearwater River To Red And American Rivers Near Elk City
- Lolo Creek
- Split Creek To Lowell
- Headwaters, Sec. 3, T35n, R7e To Fish Creek, Sec. 24, T35n, R8e
- South Fork Clearwater River, Sec. 30, T29n, R5e To Headwaters
More reservoirs
Track Rundell in the Snoflo app
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About Rundell
Where does the data for Rundell come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Rundell.