Mound Creek South Pool dam
Mound Creek South Pool
Mound Creek South Pool is a gravity dam located in Luverne, Minnesota, along the Mound Creek. Built in 1936 by the WPA-CW, this recreational dam stands at a height of 20 feet with a structural height of 24 feet and a length of 847 feet. It has a storage capacity of 235 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 19 acres, serving as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts in Rock County.
Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Mound Creek South Pool is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency to ensure its safety and functionality for recreation purposes. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam offers a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. Despite being unlisted for its foundations, the dam remains a key feature in the local landscape and contributes to the conservation of water resources in the area.
With its historical significance and picturesque surroundings, Mound Creek South Pool continues to attract water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to explore the beauty of Minnesota's natural landscapes. As a gravity dam with a buttress core type, it stands as a testament to the engineering ingenuity of the past while providing a peaceful retreat for those seeking outdoor adventures in the heart of the Midwest.
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 Mound Creek South Pool -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rock River Below Tom Creek At Rock Rapids | 162 cfs | → |
| Split Rock Cr At Corson Sd | 16 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux R At North Cliff Ave At Sioux Falls Sd | 365 cfs | → |
| Flandreau Cr Above Flandreau Sd | 2 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux R Near Dell Rapids Sd | 312 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux R At Sioux Falls Sd | 58 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mound Creek South Pool.
Boat launches
- Trailer Sanitation Station Pipestone County
- Split Rock Park Road Garretson
- Park Avenue Worthington
- Copperwood Court Lincoln County
Track Mound Creek South Pool in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Mound Creek South Pool
Where does the data for Mound Creek South Pool 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Mound Creek South Pool.