State Forestry Etal Structure No. 2 dam
State Forestry Etal Structure No. 2
State Forestry Etal Structure No. 2, also known as the Isaac Walton League, is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Little Fork, Minnesota. Built in 1973 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at 9 feet tall and spans 350 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 330 acre-feet and a surface area of 62 acres, this structure plays a crucial role in managing the water resources in the area.
Situated on Stony Brook Tributary of the Bear River, the dam's primary purpose is to support fish and wildlife habitats. Its uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 70 feet, helps regulate water levels and prevent potential flooding downstream. Despite its low hazard potential, the structure has not been rated for its condition and has not undergone recent inspections or maintenance. However, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3, there may be a need for further risk management measures to ensure the safety and functionality of this important water resource infrastructure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, State Forestry Etal Structure No. 2 offers a fascinating insight into the management of fish and wildlife habitats in Minnesota. With its unique design and purpose, this structure serves as a vital component of the local ecosystem, providing storage capacity, flood control, and habitat support. As discussions around water resource management and climate resilience continue to grow, understanding the role of structures like this in maintaining ecosystem health and stability becomes increasingly important.
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 State Forestry Etal Structure No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie River Near Taconite | 154 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Grand Rapids | 259 cfs | → |
| Big Fork River At Big Falls | 454 cfs | → |
| Vermilion River Nr Crane Lake | 801 cfs | → |
| Little Fork River At Littlefork | 816 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near State Forestry Etal Structure No. 2.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Mccarthy Beach State Park Campground
- Mccarthy Beach State Park
- Thistledew ? George Washington State Forest
- Thistledew Campground And Day-Use Area
- Button Box ? George Washington State Forest
- Erskine Lake Dispersed Camp Site
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Dora Lake To State Highway 6
- The Confluence Of The Prairie River To The Boundary Of Logan And Workman Townships
- Wolf Bay Of Lake Vermilion To Section 26, T65n, R17w
- Section 26, T65n, R17w To Section 31, T66n, R17w
- Lake Winnigigoshish To Blackwater Lake
- Section 31, T66n, R17w To Crane Lake
Track State Forestry Etal Structure No. 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 State Forestry Etal Structure No. 2
Where does the data for State Forestry Etal Structure No. 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 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 State Forestry Etal Structure No. 2.