Nordland Twp 15 dam
Nordland Twp 15
Nordland Twp 15, located in Lyon County, Minnesota, is a privately owned dam built in 2013 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Yellow Medicine River. This Earth-type dam stands at 21 feet in height and extends 225 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Despite being regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the dam has a low hazard potential and was deemed to be in satisfactory condition during its last inspection in September 2013.
With its strategic location in S15 T112N R43W, Nordland Twp 15 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. The dam, equipped with buttress core types, is subject to regular inspections every 8 years to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood risk mitigation. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's presence serves as a vital asset in the region's water resource management efforts, showcasing the importance of infrastructure like Nordland Twp 15 in safeguarding communities against natural disasters.
Managed by private owners, Nordland Twp 15 stands as a testament to collaborative efforts in enhancing water resource resilience and climate adaptation strategies. With its successful track record in flood risk reduction, the dam serves as a model for sustainable infrastructure development, highlighting the importance of proactive measures in addressing the challenges posed by changing climatic conditions. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, Nordland Twp 15 offers valuable insights into the intersection of infrastructure management, environmental stewardship, and community resilience in the face of evolving climate dynamics.
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 Nordland Twp 15 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood River Near Marshall | 34 cfs | → |
| Yellow Medicine River Near Granite Falls | 140 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Montevideo | 1,380 cfs | → |
| Lac Qui Parle River Near Lac Qui Parle | 195 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River Near Lac Qui Parle | 930 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River Near Watson | 403 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nordland Twp 15.
Boat launches
- Picnic Point Road Lincoln County
- West Cottage Avenue Hendricks
- County Road 14 1104, Lincoln County
- Brookings County
- Deuel County
Track Nordland 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 Nordland Twp 15
Where does the data for Nordland 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 Nordland Twp 15.