Gilchrist Twp 36 dam
Gilchrist Twp 36
Gilchrist Twp 36, a private fish and wildlife pond located in Benson, Minnesota, is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Division of Ecological and Water Resources. The dam, constructed as a rockfill type with a buttress core, stands at a height of 18.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 57.4 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," this structure plays a vital role in supporting the local ecosystem and providing recreational opportunities for the community.
Situated on Mud Creek-TR in Pope County, Gilchrist Twp 36 covers a surface area of 5.4 acres and serves a drainage area of 0.4 square miles. Despite not having a designated spillway type or outlet gates, the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 57.4 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 19 acre-feet. While the structure has not been rated for its condition, regular inspections are conducted every 8 years to ensure its integrity and safety. As a significant feature in the area, Gilchrist Twp 36 contributes to water resource management and conservation efforts in Minnesota.
Managed under state jurisdiction and owned privately, Gilchrist Twp 36 provides valuable habitat for fish and wildlife while offering recreational opportunities for the local community. With its strategic location and purpose, this rockfill dam continues to support ecological balance and enhance the natural landscape of Pope County. As a testament to effective water resource management, this structure plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and sustainability of the surrounding environment, making it a noteworthy site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and study.
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 Gilchrist Twp 36 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa River Near Milan | 507 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River Near Watson | 366 cfs | → |
| Pomme De Terre River At Appleton | 174 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River Near Lac Qui Parle | 1,240 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Montevideo | 1,550 cfs | → |
| Lac Qui Parle River Near Lac Qui Parle | 184 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gilchrist Twp 36.
Boat launches
- Pope County
- Glenwood
- County Road 9 Northeast 19500, New London
- 132nd Avenue Northeast 4303, Kandiyohi County
- 187th Avenue Northeast 8138, Kandiyohi County
- County Road 5 Northwest Kandiyohi County
Campgrounds
- Monson Lake State Park Campground
- Swift Falls County Park Campground
- Games Lake County Park
- Sibley State Park Campground
- Glacial Lakes Sp - Baby Lake
- Kettle Lake
Track Gilchrist Twp 36 in the Snoflo app
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About Gilchrist Twp 36
Where does the data for Gilchrist Twp 36 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 Gilchrist Twp 36.