Upland Cell Ii Interior dam
Upland Cell Ii Interior
Upland Cell II Interior is a privately-owned dam located in St. Louis County, Minnesota, specifically in the city of Virginia. Completed in 2011, this earth dam stands at a height of 60 feet and has a length of 11,000 feet. Its primary purpose is to contain tailings, with a storage capacity of 4,750 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 950 acre-feet. The dam covers a surface area of 29 acres and has a drainage area of 2.6 square miles, making it a significant structure in the region.
Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Environmental and Water Resources Division, Upland Cell II Interior is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies. The dam is considered to have a significant hazard potential, but its condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in August 2013. While emergency action plans and risk assessments are not explicitly mentioned in the data, the dam's compliance with guidelines and management measures are points to be further investigated for ensuring the safety and resilience of this critical water resource infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
The presence of Upland Cell II Interior on the Wouri Creek in Minnesota underscores the importance of diligent monitoring and maintenance of dams to prevent potential risks to downstream communities and ecosystems. With its significant storage capacity and height, this earth dam plays a crucial role in managing tailings and protecting the surrounding environment. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the regulatory framework, inspection frequency, and emergency preparedness for Upland Cell II Interior can provide valuable insights into the intersection of water infrastructure management and climate resilience efforts 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 Upland Cell Ii Interior -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Kawishiwi R Abv White Iron Lake Nr Ely | 1,650 cfs | → |
| South Kawishiwi River Near Ely | 1,330 cfs | → |
| Prairie River Near Taconite | 187 cfs | → |
| Vermilion River Nr Crane Lake | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Kawishiwi River Near Ely | 922 cfs | → |
| Basswood River Near Winton | 6,330 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upland Cell Ii Interior.
Boat launches
- North 9th Avenue West Virginia
- Ore-Be-Gone Drive Gilbert
- Mesabi Trail Biwabik
- Miller Trunk Road Saint Louis County
- Mesabi Trail , Buhl
- Hoodoo Point Road Tower
Campgrounds
- Sherwood Forest City Campground
- Sherwood Forest Campground
- Big Rice Lake
- Vermilion Trail Park Campground
- Vermilion Trail
- Pfeiffer Lakes -Usfs
Fishing spots
Track Upland Cell Ii Interior in the Snoflo app
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About Upland Cell Ii Interior
Where does the data for Upland Cell Ii Interior 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 Significant 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 Upland Cell Ii Interior.