Norland Twp 36 dam
Norland Twp 36
Norland Twp 36, also known as Norland Impoundment, is a local government-owned structure located in Roseau, Minnesota. This dam, completed in 2011, serves as a flood risk reduction measure along the Roseau River-TR, with a dam height of 14 feet and a length of 20,000 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, making it an essential infrastructure for managing water resources in the area.
Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Norland Twp 36 is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. With a storage capacity of 11,000 acre-feet and a low hazard potential, the dam is deemed satisfactory in condition assessment as of the last inspection in June 2013. Despite its critical role in flood control, the dam also provides benefits in terms of water resource management and environmental protection for the community.
With a satisfactory condition and low hazard potential, Norland Twp 36 stands as a reliable structure for flood risk reduction in the Roseau area. Its strategic location and design make it a valuable asset in water resource management, ensuring the safety of residents and the environment along the Roseau River-TR. As climate change continues to pose challenges in water management, structures like Norland Twp 36 play a crucial role in safeguarding communities against flooding and promoting sustainable water use in the region.
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 Norland Twp 36 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sprague Creek Near Sprague | 137 cfs | → |
| Roseau River Below South Fork Near Malung | 44 cfs | → |
| Roseau River At Ross | 359 cfs | → |
| Roseau River Below State Ditch 51 Nr Caribou | 536 cfs | → |
| South Branch Two Rivers At Lake Bronson | 47 cfs | → |
| Thief River Near Thief River Falls | 51 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Norland Twp 36.
Boat launches
- 7th Avenue Southeast Roseau County
- Mackenzie Street Northeast Warroad
- 645th Avenue Lake Of The Woods County
Track Norland Twp 36 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 Norland Twp 36
Where does the data for Norland 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 Norland Twp 36.