Wayne Slinden dam
Wayne Slinden
Wayne Slinden is a private fish and wildlife pond located in New London, Minnesota, along the Crow River Middle Fork-TR. Owned privately, this Earth dam structure stands at 8 feet high and has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is to support fish and wildlife activities, making it a vital resource for the local ecosystem.
Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Wayne Slinden is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential and not currently assessed for condition, this pond plays a crucial role in water resource management in the Kandiyohi County area. Its strategic location and design make it an essential asset for maintaining the ecological balance of the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Wayne Slinden serves as a fascinating case study of a privately owned structure contributing to environmental sustainability. With a focus on fish and wildlife preservation, this Earth dam plays a crucial role in supporting the local ecosystem while adhering to state regulations and inspection protocols. As a low-hazard pond with a significant storage capacity, Wayne Slinden represents a valuable resource for water management in Minnesota.
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 Wayne Slinden -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa River Near Milan | 696 cfs | → |
| Sauk River Near St. Cloud | 524 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River Near Watson | 401 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Montevideo | 1,630 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At St. Cloud | 5,340 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River Near Lac Qui Parle | 1,140 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wayne Slinden.
Boat launches
- 132nd Avenue Northeast 4303, Kandiyohi County
- County Road 9 Northeast 19500, New London
- 187th Avenue Northeast 8138, Kandiyohi County
- 88th Avenue Northeast Kandiyohi County
- Kandiyohi County
- County Road 5 Northwest Kandiyohi County
Campgrounds
- Sibley State Park Campground
- Games Lake County Park
- Green Lake County Park Campground
- Diamond Lake County Park Campgrounds
- Monson Lake State Park Campground
- Sandy Point Park
Track Wayne Slinden 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 Wayne Slinden
Where does the data for Wayne Slinden 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 Wayne Slinden.