Mlo Partnership dam
Mlo Partnership
Located in Houston, Minnesota, the Mlo Partnership is a privately owned dam that serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Hippie Creek-TR. The dam is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its efficacy in flood prevention. With a height of 32 feet and a storage capacity of 31.3 acre-feet, the Mlo Partnership dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the Winona County area.
Although the dam's hazard potential is rated as low and its condition assessment is not rated, the Mlo Partnership has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or updated inundation maps. Despite these shortcomings, the dam continues to fulfill its essential function of flood risk reduction in the region. As a notable feature within the St. Paul District, the Mlo Partnership stands as a vital asset in protecting the surrounding communities from potential flood events and ensuring water resource sustainability in the area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the Mlo Partnership for its crucial role in flood prevention and management in Minnesota. By understanding the dam's specifications, ownership, and regulatory oversight, enthusiasts can gain insight into the complexities of water infrastructure and the importance of maintaining these structures to safeguard communities and ecosystems. As discussions around climate change intensify, the Mlo Partnership serves as a tangible example of how proactive measures can be taken to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events on water resources and infrastructure.
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 Mlo Partnership -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Root River Near Houston | 840 cfs | → |
| South Fork Root River Near Houston | 179 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Winona | 32,600 cfs | → |
| Trempealeau River At Dodge | 608 cfs | → |
| Root River Near Pilot Mound | 361 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Galesville | 1,190 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mlo Partnership.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- North End City Park
- Vinegar Ridge Campground
- Cushon's Peak Campground
- Trailside Campground
- Houston Nature Center Trailhead Campground
- Wet Bark Campground
Fishing spots
- Franklin St. Fishing Pier
- Huff Street Fishing Pier
- Dacota Street Fishing Pier
- Pine Creek
- Coldwater Creek
- New Albin Big Lake
Track Mlo Partnership 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 Mlo Partnership
Where does the data for Mlo Partnership 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 Mlo Partnership.