Green Meadow Group Pond dam
Green Meadow Group Pond
Green Meadow Group Pond is a vital water resource located in Hadler, Minnesota, owned and regulated by the local government. The pond was designed by USDA NRCS and serves primarily for flood risk reduction. Constructed in 1972, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 2376 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 792 acre-feet. The dam's condition is reported as satisfactory with a low hazard potential, making it a reliable infrastructure for managing water resources in the area.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Green Meadow Group Pond plays a crucial role in controlling water flow from the Spring Creek South Branch. The structure, with a length of 2400 feet, has an uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, ensuring effective water management during high flow events. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a proactive approach to risk management practices. Although last inspected in 2015, the pond's condition remains satisfactory, highlighting its importance for flood risk mitigation in Norman County, Minnesota.
Overall, Green Meadow Group Pond stands as a key water management infrastructure in the region, ensuring flood risk reduction and water resource control. With its strategic location and design features, including a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition, the pond continues to serve its purpose effectively. Managed by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam remains a critical asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in Hadler, Minnesota, contributing to the sustainable management of water resources in the area.
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 Green Meadow Group Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Rice River At Twin Valley | 150 cfs | → |
| County Ditch 65 Near Maple Bay | 1 cfs | → |
| County Ditch 72 (Burnham Ck) Nr. Maple Bay (Sw3) | 0 cfs | → |
| Marsh River Near Shelly | 7 cfs | → |
| Wild Rice River At Hendrum | 186 cfs | → |
| Red River Of The North At Halstad | 2,070 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Green Meadow Group Pond.
Track Green Meadow Group Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Green Meadow Group Pond
Where does the data for Green Meadow Group Pond 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 Green Meadow Group Pond.