Winnibigoshish Dam - Dikes 2 dam
Winnibigoshish Dam - Dikes 2
Winnibigoshish Dam, located in Cass County, Minnesota, is a key water resource managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Built in 1884, the dam serves multiple purposes, including water supply, flood risk reduction, navigation, and recreation. With a height of 23 feet and a storage capacity of 550,000 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels and ensuring the structural integrity of the Mississippi River.
The dam's risk assessment indicates a significant hazard potential, with a very high risk rating. To mitigate these risks, the US Army Corps of Engineers implements various risk management measures, such as regular monitoring, maintenance, and updating of emergency action plans. The dam's controlled spillway, with a width of 87 feet, helps manage water release during severe weather events, reducing the risk of flooding downstream. Overall, Winnibigoshish Dam - Dikes 2, 3, and 4 exemplify the importance of effective dam management in protecting water resources and communities from potential hazards.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the critical role that dams like Winnibigoshish Dam play in ensuring water supply, flood control, and ecosystem management. By understanding and supporting the ongoing efforts of the US Army Corps of Engineers in managing and maintaining these structures, we can contribute to the sustainable management of our water resources and the resilience of our communities in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Winnibigoshish Dam - Dikes 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River Near Bemidji | 237 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Grand Rapids | 457 cfs | → |
| Prairie River Near Taconite | 160 cfs | → |
| Straight River Near Park Rapids | 57 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Winnibigoshish Dam - Dikes 2.
Boat launches
- Federal Dam Drive Northeast 1115, Cass County
- Lake Winnibigoshish (W)
- Mississippi River, Lake Winnibigoshish Rec Area
- Little Ball Club Lake
- Ball Club
- Itasca County
Campgrounds
- Six Mile Lake Campground
- Tamarack Point Campground
- Tamarack Point
- Tamarack Point _Usfs
- Leech Lake -Coe
- Leech Lake Rec Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Lake Winnigigoshish To Blackwater Lake
- Cass Lake To Lake Winnibigoshish
- The Otter Tail Powerplant To Allen's Bay
- Dora Lake To State Highway 6
- The Confluence Of The Prairie River To The Boundary Of Logan And Workman Townships
- The Iron Bridge Of County Road 7 To Lake Bemidji
Track Winnibigoshish Dam - Dikes 2 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 Winnibigoshish Dam - Dikes 2
Where does the data for Winnibigoshish Dam - Dikes 2 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 Significant 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 Winnibigoshish Dam - Dikes 2.