Schliep Pond dam
Schliep Pond
Schliep Pond, also known as Elmer Schliep Dam, is a private water resource located in Appleton, Minnesota. This Earth-type dam, completed in 1967 by USDA NRCS designers, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a dam height of 29 feet and a storage capacity of 16 acre-feet, this low-hazard structure on the TR-Pomme de Terre river plays a crucial role in supporting local agricultural and recreational activities.
Despite being privately owned, Schliep Pond is not regulated by the state and has not been rated for its condition assessment. With a moderate risk level assigned, this uncontrolled spillway dam with a spillway width of 30 feet offers a glimpse into the unique challenges faced by small water resources in rural areas. The pond's location in Swift County, Minnesota, amidst a small drainage area of 0.21 square miles, highlights the importance of maintaining and managing such water resources effectively to ensure sustainable water supply and environmental conservation in the region.
As an Earth-type dam with a stone core and soil foundation, Schliep Pond stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and local private owners in managing water resources for multiple beneficial uses. While the dam's risk potential is deemed low, its role in providing fire protection and supporting local stock and small fish populations underscores the vital connection between water resources and climate resilience in rural communities.
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 Schliep Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pomme De Terre River At Appleton | 228 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River Near Milan | 651 cfs | → |
| Yellow Bank River Near Odessa | 71 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Ortonville | 84 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River Near Lac Qui Parle | 921 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River Near Watson | 396 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schliep Pond.
Boat launches
- Swift County
- County Road 53 Big Stone County
- 20th Street Northwest Chippewa County
- Pope County
- Rocky Point Big Stone City
- North Pelican Lake Road 17134, Long Beach
Track Schliep 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 Schliep Pond
Where does the data for Schliep 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 Schliep Pond.