Pagel-Young Detention No. 1 dam
Pagel-Young Detention No. 1
Pagel-Young Detention No. 1, also known as Pagel Detention, is a privately owned structure located in Elba, Minnesota, along the Whitewater River S Branch. Designed by USDA NRCS and regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a length of 390 feet. Completed in 1972, its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.4 square miles.
With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Pagel-Young Detention No. 1 poses a moderate risk level with emergency action plans in place. Inspected every 8 years, this structure has uncontrolled spillways and outlets. It is situated in Winona County, Minnesota, under the jurisdiction of the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite being a privately owned facility, it plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pagel-Young Detention No. 1 serves as a significant infrastructure for flood control in the area. Its construction and maintenance highlight the collaboration between private owners and government agencies in managing water resources and safeguarding communities against natural disasters. As a key component of the local water management system, this dam exemplifies the importance of proactive measures in climate resilience and sustainable water practices.
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 Pagel-Young Detention No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Root River Near Pilot Mound | 393 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Winona | 29,100 cfs | → |
| South Fork Zumbro River At Rochester | 108 cfs | → |
| Zumbro River At Kellogg | 1,550 cfs | → |
| Root River Near Houston | 829 cfs | → |
| Trempealeau River At Dodge | 550 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pagel-Young Detention No. 1.
Boat launches
- Boat Launch Olmsted County
- Bartlet Lake Road Winona
- Prairie Island Road Winona
- Lake Winona Bike Path Winona
- Mississippi River -- Merrick Park South
- Mississippi River -- Lower Fountain City Landing
Campgrounds
- Group Site 2 (Grp2)
- Group Site 1 (Grp1)
- Carley State Park
- Eagle Cliff Campground & Lodging
- Peterson Rv Campground
- Chester Woods/Kisrow County Park
Fishing spots
- Dacota Street Fishing Pier
- Huff Street Fishing Pier
- Franklin St. Fishing Pier
- Bigalks Creek
- Coldwater Creek
- Pine Creek
Track Pagel-Young Detention No. 1 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 Pagel-Young Detention No. 1
Where does the data for Pagel-Young Detention No. 1 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 Pagel-Young Detention No. 1.