Florida Twp 9 dam
Florida Twp 9
Florida Twp 9, located in Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, is a vital structure for flood risk reduction along the Florida River-TR. Owned by the local government and designed by BOULTON MENK, this earth dam stands at 23 feet high and was completed in 2006. With a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 6 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Florida Twp 9 is subject to regular state inspection, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Classified as having a significant hazard potential, this dam has been assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of November 2012. Despite its notable risk level, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unspecified, suggesting a potential area for improvement in emergency preparedness and response.
In the event of an emergency, it is essential for stakeholders to stay updated on the condition of Florida Twp 9 and be aware of the designated emergency contacts. With Collin Peterson (D) as the representative for the area, collaboration between local and state agencies is crucial for effective risk mitigation and management strategies. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the importance of maintaining and enhancing infrastructure like Florida Twp 9 becomes increasingly significant in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from potential flooding risks.
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 Florida Twp 9 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lac Qui Parle River Near Lac Qui Parle | 203 cfs | → |
| Yellow Bank River Near Odessa | 54 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River Near Lac Qui Parle | 1,130 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux R Near Castlewood Sd | 82 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux River Near Bruce | 250 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River Near Watson | 400 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Florida Twp 9.
Boat launches
- Deuel County
- West Cottage Avenue Hendricks
- County Road 14 1104, Lincoln County
- Brookings County
- Picnic Point Road Lincoln County
- 20th Street Northwest Chippewa County
Track Florida Twp 9 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 Florida Twp 9
Where does the data for Florida Twp 9 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 Florida Twp 9.