Lake Zumbro Cdf dam
Lake Zumbro Cdf
Lake Zumbro Cdf, located in Olmsted County, Minnesota, is a local government-owned structure regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Built by WHKS, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet with a hydraulic height of 34 feet, providing a storage capacity of 518 acre-feet. The dam serves a primary purpose categorized as "Other" and is considered to have a low hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of July 2020.
The dam, situated in a drainage area of 0.08 square miles, plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Despite having no spillway or locks, it serves as an important infrastructure for flood control and water storage. With its last inspection conducted in July 2019 and a condition assessment performed in July 2020, the Lake Zumbro Cdf is continuously monitored for any necessary maintenance or improvements to ensure its effectiveness in water management.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Lake Zumbro Cdf play a vital role in safeguarding communities against floods and ensuring a sustainable water supply. With its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam stands as a reliable asset in the region's water infrastructure, demonstrating the importance of proactive monitoring and maintenance in adapting to changing environmental conditions.
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 Lake Zumbro Cdf -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Zumbro River At Rochester | 159 cfs | → |
| Zumbro River At Kellogg | 1,550 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Red Wing | 19,400 cfs | → |
| Cannon River At Welch | 713 cfs | → |
| Root River Near Pilot Mound | 393 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River At Durand | 9,280 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Zumbro Cdf.
Boat launches
- Boat Launch Olmsted County
- Route 61/Route 63 Lake City
- Mississippi River -- Deer Island Landing
- Mississippi River -- Stockholm
- Mississippi River -- Pepin Town Landing
- Mississippi River -- Indian Slough Landing
Campgrounds
- Oronococ City Park
- Camp Grounds
- Oxbow Park Campground
- Group Site 1 (Grp1)
- Group Site 2 (Grp2)
- Carley State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Lake Zumbro Cdf 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 Lake Zumbro Cdf
Where does the data for Lake Zumbro Cdf 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 Lake Zumbro Cdf.