Glockzin Pond dam
Glockzin Pond
Glockzin Pond, located in Todd County, Minnesota, is a privately owned water resource regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. This earth dam, completed in 1969, stands at a height of 9 feet and has a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, serving as a crucial structure for water management. The pond's primary purpose is listed as "Other," with a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment as of October 2017.
Situated on Adley Creek, Glockzin Pond plays a vital role in flood control and water storage within its 1.4 square mile drainage area. With a maximum discharge capacity of 350 cubic feet per second, this structure helps mitigate potential risks while supporting the local ecosystem. The dam's association with the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers ensures that it adheres to state regulations and undergoes regular inspections to maintain its operational efficiency.
Despite its modest size and low hazard potential, Glockzin Pond remains an essential component of water resource management in the New Munich area. Its presence not only contributes to flood prevention and water storage but also reflects a commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development practices. As climate change impacts water resources, structures like Glockzin Pond will continue to play a crucial role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems in Minnesota.
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 Glockzin Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Long Prairie River At Long Prairie | 169 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River Near Royalton | 4,130 cfs | → |
| Sauk River Near St. Cloud | 517 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At St. Cloud | 5,140 cfs | → |
| Crow Wing River Near Pillager | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Brainerd | 2,380 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Glockzin Pond.
Boat launches
- Arctic Drive 11670, Todd County
- Angler Drive 10935, Todd County
- Birch Park Circle 44541, Stearns County
- Birch Lake State Forest Road Stearns County
- 440th Street 30292, Stearns County
- Ambassador Drive 28198, Todd County
Campgrounds
- Birch Lakes State Forest Campground
- Cedar Lake Memorial Park Campground
- Lake Pepin Public Access
- Sauk River Park Campground
- Sinclair Lewis City Cg
- Two Rivers Lake County Park- Bicycle Camp
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Blanchard Dam To Ends One Mile Downstream From The Southern Village Boundary Of Rice
- The Beaver Islands At St. Cloud To The Confluence Of The Clearwater River
- The Confluence Of The Clearwater River To The Northwestern Corporate Boundary Of Anoka
- The 25-Acre Island Just South Of Brainerd To Roscoe Island
Track Glockzin Pond 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 Glockzin Pond
Where does the data for Glockzin 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Glockzin Pond.