Daniels Pond dam
Daniels Pond
Daniels Pond, located in St. Louis County, Minnesota, is a privately owned dam designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Completed in 1973, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a length of 580 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is listed as "Other," with a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of August 2017.
The dam's spillway is of the controlled type, and the outlet gates are uncontrolled. With a maximum discharge of 260 cubic feet per second, the dam serves to control water flow on the Vermilion River-TR. Despite its low hazard potential, risk assessments classify Daniels Pond as having a very high risk level, indicating the importance of ongoing monitoring and management measures. The dam is inspected every 8 years, with the last assessment conducted in August 2017, ensuring its continued safety and reliability in the face of variable climate conditions. Passionate water resource and climate enthusiasts will be intrigued by the intricate details and critical role of Daniels Pond in water management within the region.
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 Daniels Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Vermilion River Nr Crane Lake | 1,150 cfs | → |
| Gold Portage Outlet From Kabetogama Lk Nr Ray | 454 cfs | → |
| South Kawishiwi R Abv White Iron Lake Nr Ely | 2,260 cfs | → |
| Basswood River Near Winton | 7,020 cfs | → |
| South Kawishiwi River Near Ely | 1,580 cfs | → |
| Kawishiwi River Near Ely | 1,090 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Daniels Pond.
Boat launches
- Crane Lake Road Saint Louis County
- Astrid Trail (6029a) Saint Louis County
- Echo Trail Saint Louis County
- Johnson Parkway Orr
- Mead Wood Road Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis County
Campgrounds
- Echo Lake
- Echo Lake Campground
- Echo Lake Campground & Backcountry Sites
- Myrtle Lake
- Crane Lake
- Franklin Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Section 26, T65n, R17w To Section 31, T66n, R17w
- Wolf Bay Of Lake Vermilion To Section 26, T65n, R17w
- Section 31, T66n, R17w To Crane Lake
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About Daniels Pond
Where does the data for Daniels Pond 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 Low 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
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