Joe River Watershed F dam
Joe River Watershed F
Located in Kittson, Minnesota, the Joe River Watershed F is a vital component of the local water resource management system. Constructed in 1969 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at 7 feet tall and spans 1900 feet, providing a storage capacity of 329 acre-feet for the surrounding area. With a drainage area of 0.9 square miles and a low hazard potential, the dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water regulation in the region.
Managed by the MNDNR EWR, the Joe River Watershed F dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a satisfactory condition assessment and a moderate risk rating, the dam is deemed to be in good working order. In case of emergencies, the dam's emergency action plan is regularly updated to meet guidelines, ensuring the safety of downstream communities in the event of a breach or overflow.
As a part of the local government's water management infrastructure, the Joe River Watershed F dam serves as a crucial tool in maintaining water quality and quantity in the region. With its controlled spillways and uncontrolled outlet gates, the dam plays a key role in mitigating flood risks and managing water flow in the Joe River-TR stream. Climate enthusiasts and water resource experts alike can appreciate the functionality and importance of this structure in sustaining a balanced ecosystem in the area.
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 Joe River Watershed F -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Two Rivers At Lake Bronson | 48 cfs | → |
| Roseau River Below State Ditch 51 Nr Caribou | 534 cfs | → |
| Pembina River At Neche | 901 cfs | → |
| Red River Of The North At Drayton | 3,490 cfs | → |
| Tongue River At Akra | 0 cfs | → |
| Pembina River At Walhalla | 699 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Joe River Watershed F.
Track Joe River Watershed F 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 Joe River Watershed F
Where does the data for Joe River Watershed F 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 Joe River Watershed F.