Nordland 29 & 32 dam
Nordland 29 & 32
Nordland 29 & 32 is a local government-owned structure located in Lyon, Minnesota, specifically in the city of Minneota. This buttress-type dam stands at a height of 33 feet and has a length of 420 feet, providing a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet. Situated on the South Branch Yellow Medicine River, this dam is under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, ensuring that it meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Nordland 29 & 32 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection took place in May 2019, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 8 years. While the dam does not have a designated purpose or spillway type, it serves to regulate water flow and provide essential water resource management in the region. With its strategic location and design, Nordland 29 & 32 plays a crucial role in mitigating flooding risks and maintaining water quality for the surrounding area.
As a critical infrastructure component in the water resource system, Nordland 29 & 32 serves as a testament to the local government's commitment to sustainable water management practices. With its modest yet significant storage capacity and regulatory compliance, this dam contributes to the overall climate resilience of the region, safeguarding against potential water-related hazards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Nordland 29 & 32 represents a vital piece of the puzzle in ensuring the long-term sustainability and efficiency of water management efforts in Lyon County, 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 Nordland 29 & 32 -- 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 | 148 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Montevideo | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Flandreau Cr Above Flandreau Sd | 2 cfs | → |
| Lac Qui Parle River Near Lac Qui Parle | 193 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River Near Lac Qui Parle | 924 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nordland 29 & 32.
Boat launches
- Picnic Point Road Lincoln County
- West Cottage Avenue Hendricks
- County Road 14 1104, Lincoln County
- Brookings County
- Deuel County
Track Nordland 29 & 32 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 29 & 32
Where does the data for Nordland 29 & 32 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 29 & 32.