Drammen Twp 15 dam
Drammen Twp 15
Located in Lincoln, Minnesota, Drammen Twp 15 is a private dam managed by B&M NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Completed in 2010, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans a length of 250 feet, providing storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. Situated on the NORWEGIAN CREEK-TR, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the region and has a low hazard potential with a satisfactory condition assessment as of May 2014.
This dam, under the jurisdiction of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, serves as a vital component in the state's flood control and water management efforts. With a drainage area of 0.7 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 58 cubic feet per second, Drammen Twp 15 plays a key role in mitigating flood risks for the surrounding community of LAKE BENTON. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and is subject to regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its continued effectiveness in safeguarding the area from potential water-related hazards.
As a part of the comprehensive water resource infrastructure in Minnesota, Drammen Twp 15 contributes to the overall resilience of the region in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water-related challenges. With a moderate risk assessment rating and a history of satisfactory performance, this dam stands as a testament to effective water management practices and the importance of proactive measures in safeguarding communities against potential flood events.
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 Drammen Twp 15 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flandreau Cr Above Flandreau Sd | 1 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux River Near Brookings Sd | 280 cfs | → |
| Redwood River Near Marshall | 20 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux River Near Bruce | 250 cfs | → |
| Skunk Cr Nr Chester Sd | 0 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux R Near Dell Rapids Sd | 341 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Drammen Twp 15.
Boat launches
- Picnic Point Road Lincoln County
- County Road 14 1104, Lincoln County
- Brookings County
- West Cottage Avenue Hendricks
- Sunset Road Brookings County
- Deuel County
Track Drammen Twp 15 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 Drammen Twp 15
Where does the data for Drammen Twp 15 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 Drammen Twp 15.