Ogechie Lake dam
Ogechie Lake
Ogechie Lake, also known as Rum River at Kathio State Park, is a captivating water resource located in Onamia, Minnesota. This state-regulated lake was completed in 1952 with a primary purpose of serving as a gravity dam with a core type of buttress. The dam stands at a height of 8 feet and a length of 80 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 1275 acre-feet.
With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, Ogechie Lake serves as a vital water source for the surrounding area. Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR EWR), the lake covers a surface area of 410 acres and has a drainage area of 419 acres. The dam's construction by the Works Progress Administration - Civil Works (WPA-CW) showcases its historical significance and engineering feat in harnessing water resources for the benefit of the community.
Visitors to Ogechie Lake can enjoy the scenic beauty of the Rum River, with Pete Stauber (R) as the Congressional representative for the area. The lake's importance in water resource management is evident through its state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes. As a vital component of the St. Paul District's water infrastructure, Ogechie Lake stands as a testament to the harmonious relationship between human development and environmental conservation in the face of climate change 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 Ogechie Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River At Brainerd | 2,810 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Aitkin | 2,450 cfs | → |
| Crow Wing River Near Pillager | 1,140 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River Near Royalton | 4,670 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At St. Cloud | 5,460 cfs | → |
| Kettle River Below Sandstone | 471 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ogechie Lake.
Boat launches
- Vineland
- White Pine Road 4855, Crow Wing County
- Crow Wing County
- Us 169;Mn 18 Garrison
- Mille Lacs County
Campgrounds
- Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
- Mille Lacs Kathio State Park -Ogechie
- Maple Grove Campground
- Father Hennepin State Park Campgrounds
- Father Hennepin State Park
- Pierz City Park Campground
Paddle runs
- The 25-Acre Island Just South Of Brainerd To Roscoe Island
- The Discharge Of The Flood Diversion Channel To Riverton
- Blanchard Dam To Ends One Mile Downstream From The Southern Village Boundary Of Rice
- The Site Of Old Sandstone Hydroelectric Dam To The Confluence With St. Croix River
- The Beaver Islands At St. Cloud To The Confluence Of The Clearwater River
- The Boundary Between Logan And Workman Townships In Aitkin County To The Dam Entrance Of The Flood Diversion Channel
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Track Ogechie Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Ogechie Lake
Where does the data for Ogechie Lake 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
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