Milton 3 dam
Milton 3
Milton 3 is a privately owned dam located in Dodge, Minnesota, with a height of 38 feet and a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. This Earth-type dam is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, Milton 3 serves its primary purpose effectively in managing water resources in the area.
Constructed by GGG Eng, Milton 3 does not have any associated structures and has not undergone any modifications since its completion. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has an inspection frequency of 8, indicating a commitment to monitoring its condition and safety. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment details are not provided in the data, its location and ownership by a private entity highlight the importance of private-public partnerships in managing water resources and climate-related risks in Minnesota.
Milton 3's role in regulating water flow and storage in the region contributes to environmental sustainability and water resource management efforts. With its state-permitted and state-inspected status, the dam showcases the collaboration between private owners and state agencies in ensuring the safety and efficiency of water infrastructure. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and understanding the status of dams like Milton 3 is crucial for promoting resilience and sustainability in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource challenges.
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 Milton 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Zumbro River At Rochester | 159 cfs | → |
| Straight River Near Faribault | 286 cfs | → |
| Cannon River At Welch | 713 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Red Wing | 19,400 cfs | → |
| Vermillion River Near Empire | 42 cfs | → |
| Zumbro River At Kellogg | 1,550 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Milton 3.
Boat launches
- Boat Launch Olmsted County
- Scout Ridge Road Goodhue County
- Mill Towns State Trail Dakota County
- Gerlach Way Dakota County
- Boat Ramp Faribault
- Route 61/Route 63 Lake City
Campgrounds
- Oxbow Park Campground
- Covered Bridge Park Campground
- Oronococ City Park
- Rice Lake State Park
- Camp Grounds
- Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
Fishing spots
Track Milton 3 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 Milton 3
Where does the data for Milton 3 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 Milton 3.