Basin 61-307w dam
Basin 61-307w
Basin 61-307w, also known as Hauge Pond, is a private fish and wildlife pond located in Pope County, Minnesota. Managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, this earth dam structure stands at 8 feet tall and spans a length of 410 feet. Completed in 2000, the pond has a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet and serves as a crucial habitat for local wildlife.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of 2017, Basin 61-307w is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The pond has an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 20 feet and a maximum discharge of 120 cubic feet per second. Despite its relatively modest size and moderate risk assessment rating, the pond plays a vital role in supporting the ecological balance of the Chippewa River watershed.
As a key component of the local ecosystem, Basin 61-307w underscores the importance of maintaining water resources for wildlife conservation and climate resilience. With its strategic location in Terrace, Minnesota, this private fish and wildlife pond serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between government agencies and private landowners to protect and preserve natural habitats in the face of environmental challenges.
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 Basin 61-307w -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Long Prairie River At Long Prairie | 141 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River Near Milan | 507 cfs | → |
| Pomme De Terre River At Appleton | 174 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River Near Watson | 366 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River Near Lac Qui Parle | 1,240 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Montevideo | 1,550 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Basin 61-307w.
Boat launches
- Pope County
- Glenwood
- North Pelican Lake Road 17134, Long Beach
- Yanda Drive 734, Douglas County
- County Road 9 Northeast 19500, New London
- 1st Street South Sauk Centre
Campgrounds
- Barsness Park Campground
- Swift Falls County Park Campground
- Glacial Lakes Sp - Baby Lake
- Kettle Lake
- Glacial Lakes Sp - Horse Camp
- Glacial Lakes State Park Campground
Track Basin 61-307w 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 Basin 61-307w
Where does the data for Basin 61-307w 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 Basin 61-307w.