Hudell Pond dam
Hudell Pond
Hudell Pond, located in Wabasha, Minnesota, is a private earth dam constructed in 1957 by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the Middle Creek-TR river or stream. The dam stands at a height of 26 feet with a structural height of 30 feet and a length of 250 feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and has a normal storage capacity of 2 acre-feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Hudell Pond is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Ecological Water Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement procedures in place. The dam has not been modified in recent years and is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. While the risk assessment classifies the dam as moderate, with a DSAC assigned date yet to be determined, no specific risk management measures have been outlined.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Hudell Pond to be an intriguing structure with its unique design and purpose in mitigating flood risks in the area. The dam's location in a private setting adds to its allure, making it a fascinating case study for those interested in the intersection of infrastructure, environmental protection, and water management 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 Hudell Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Zumbro River At Kellogg | 1,550 cfs | → |
| South Fork Zumbro River At Rochester | 108 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Winona | 29,100 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River At Durand | 5,070 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Red Wing | 19,000 cfs | → |
| Trempealeau River At Dodge | 550 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hudell Pond.
Boat launches
- Mississippi River -- Indian Slough Landing
- Mississippi River -- Dairyland Power Landing (Alma)
- Mississippi River -- Alma Marina
- Mississippi River -- Beef Slough Landing
- Mississippi River -- Belvidere Slough Landing
- Mississippi River -- Pepin Town Landing
Campgrounds
- Richard J. Dorer Sf -Zumbro Bottom Horse Camp West
- Richard J. Dorer Sf -Zumbro Bottom Horse Camp North
- Carley State Park
- Group Site 1 (Grp1)
- Group Site 2 (Grp2)
- Richard J. Dorer State Forest- Kruger Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Hudell 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 Hudell Pond
Where does the data for Hudell 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 Hudell Pond.