Lamberty Pond dam
Lamberty Pond
Lamberty Pond in Welch, Minnesota, is a privately owned earth dam structure designed by the USDA NRCS to primarily serve as flood risk reduction infrastructure along the TR-Cannon River. Completed in 1959, this 30-foot high dam has a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.31 square miles. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Lamberty Pond plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway, a stone core, and a soil foundation, with a structural height of 31 feet and a length of 190 feet. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam is inspected at a frequency of 0, reflecting its stable and well-maintained status. Despite being privately owned, Lamberty Pond serves as a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts, showcasing the importance of effective flood risk reduction measures in safeguarding communities and natural habitats.
Located in Goodhue County, Lamberty Pond is not regulated by the state nor does it require permitting or inspections from state agencies. With Angie Craig as the representative for the area, the dam continues to fulfill its primary purpose of flood risk reduction without significant modifications or alterations over the years. As a vital component of the watershed management system in the region, Lamberty Pond stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and private owners in protecting against potential flooding events and ensuring the sustainability of water resources.
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 Lamberty Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cannon River At Welch | 344 cfs | → |
| Vermillion River Near Empire | 36 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River Below L&D #2 At Hastings | 16,800 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Prescott | 20,700 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Red Wing | 21,000 cfs | → |
| Straight River Near Faribault | 147 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lamberty Pond.
Boat launches
- Scout Ridge Road Goodhue County
- Mill Towns State Trail Dakota County
- Gerlach Way Dakota County
- County Road 68 Goodhue County
- 190th Street Way Goodhue County
- Dakota County
Track Lamberty 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 Lamberty Pond
Where does the data for Lamberty 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 Lamberty Pond.