Mccrea Twp 12 dam
Mccrea Twp 12
Mccrea Twp 12, located in Marshall County, Minnesota, is a significant earth dam completed in 2008 to reduce flood risk along the Snake River. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 29,000 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 11,226 acre-feet and serves as a critical infrastructure for flood control in the region. Managed by the local government, Mccrea Twp 12 is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality.
The dam's primary purpose of flood risk reduction is achieved through its storage capacity of 11,226 acre-feet and its normal storage of 700 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 32 square miles, Mccrea Twp 12 plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation during periods of high water flow. Despite being rated as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2013 deemed it satisfactory, highlighting its reliability in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety of nearby communities.
As a crucial component of the local water resource management system, Mccrea Twp 12 is a testament to effective flood control infrastructure in Minnesota. With its strategic location along the Snake River and its efficient design by Houston Eng, this earth dam stands as a symbol of resilience and preparedness in the face of climate challenges. Through ongoing inspections and adherence to state regulations, Mccrea Twp 12 continues to serve as a vital asset for enhancing water security and climate resilience in the region.
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 Mccrea Twp 12 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle River At Argyle | 21 cfs | → |
| Thief River Near Thief River Falls | 47 cfs | → |
| Red River Of The North At Grand Forks | 2,660 cfs | → |
| Clearwater River At Red Lake Falls | 219 cfs | → |
| Red Lake River At Fisher | 784 cfs | → |
| Red Lake River At Crookston | 650 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mccrea Twp 12.
Boat launches
- State Highway 54 Walsh County
- 8th Street East 952, Thief River Falls
- 3rd Avenue Southeast East Grand Forks
- Old Greenway Path East Grand Forks
- Greenway Path Grand Forks
- Grand Forks
Track Mccrea Twp 12 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 Mccrea Twp 12
Where does the data for Mccrea Twp 12 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 Mccrea Twp 12.