Alberts-Rueg Group dam
Alberts-Rueg Group
The Alberts-Rueg Group is a private water management structure located in Pine Island, Minnesota along the Middle Fork Zumbro River. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a length of 375 feet, providing flood risk reduction to the surrounding area. Completed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this structure has a normal storage capacity of 17 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 500 cubic feet per second.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, it serves as a crucial component for managing water resources in the region. With a drainage area of 1.08 square miles, the Alberts-Rueg Group plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring water security for the local community. While there have been no recent inspections, the structure remains operational and continues to support the surrounding ecosystem.
Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the Alberts-Rueg Group remains a key asset for water resource management in Dodge County, Minnesota. With its uncontrolled spillway and stone core, this structure showcases a blend of traditional engineering principles with modern flood risk reduction techniques. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like the Alberts-Rueg Group will play an increasingly important role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the threat of flooding and water scarcity.
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 Alberts-Rueg Group -- 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 | → |
| Zumbro River At Kellogg | 1,550 cfs | → |
| Cedar River Near Austin | 173 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Alberts-Rueg Group.
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
- Oronococ City Park
- Covered Bridge Park Campground
- Camp Grounds
- Rice Lake State Park
- Old Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Alberts-Rueg Group 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 Alberts-Rueg Group
Where does the data for Alberts-Rueg Group 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 Alberts-Rueg Group.