Riverton Twp 28 dam
Riverton Twp 28
Riverton Twp 28 is a flood risk reduction structure located in Glyndon, Minnesota, along the Buffalo River South Branch. Built in 2008 by Houston Eng, this earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet and spans 800 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 569 acre-feet and a drainage area of 6 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area.
Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Riverton Twp 28 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is considered to have a very high risk due to its strategic importance in flood management. The dam has a controlled spillway and is designed for buttress core types, providing essential flood protection for the surrounding community.
With Collin Peterson representing the area in Congress, Riverton Twp 28 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood risk reduction in Clay County, Minnesota. Its location in S28 T139N R46W positions it as a key element in the region's water resource management strategy. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design, purpose, and functionality of structures like Riverton Twp 28 is crucial in addressing the challenges of a changing climate and ensuring the resilience of communities against water-related hazards.
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 Riverton Twp 28 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Buffalo River At Sabin | 71 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Near Hawley | 84 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Near Dilworth | 120 cfs | → |
| Red River Of The North At Fargo | 865 cfs | → |
| Red River Of The North At Hickson | 791 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne River At West Fargo | 362 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Riverton Twp 28.
Boat launches
- Old Trail East Street Moorhead
- Red River Trail Fargo
- 52nd Avenue South Fargo
- Becker County
- County Highway 22 20820, Lake Eunice
- County Road 31 51047, Otter Tail County
Track Riverton Twp 28 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 Riverton Twp 28
Where does the data for Riverton Twp 28 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 Riverton Twp 28.