Sheehan-Stork Pond dam
Sheehan-Stork Pond
Sheehan-Stork Pond, located in Wabasha, Minnesota, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1973 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. The dam stands at a height of 33 feet and spans a length of 380 feet, providing a storage capacity of 20.4 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 0.45 acre-feet. With a significant hazard potential, the dam is under state regulation and inspection by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Despite its age, Sheehan-Stork Pond is in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in April 2015, with regular inspections every four years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a moderate risk assessment level of 3. Its location on Snake Creek-TR contributes to the drainage area of 0.7 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 565 cubic feet per second. The surrounding area is at risk of inundation, highlighting the importance of proper risk management measures for this water resource.
Overall, Sheehan-Stork Pond serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control in the Weaver area, protecting the community from potential water-related disasters. Its construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and ongoing regulation by the state authorities demonstrate a commitment to ensuring the safety and sustainability of this essential water resource in Minnesota. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sheehan-Stork Pond stands as a testament to the importance of proactive dam management and maintenance in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Sheehan-Stork Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Zumbro River At Kellogg | 1,550 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Winona | 29,100 cfs | → |
| Trempealeau River At Dodge | 550 cfs | → |
| South Fork Zumbro River At Rochester | 108 cfs | → |
| Trempealeau River At Arcadia | 502 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River At Durand | 5,070 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sheehan-Stork Pond.
Boat launches
- Mississippi River -- Dairyland Power Landing (Alma)
- Mississippi River -- Belvidere Slough Landing
- Mississippi River -- Alma Marina
- Mississippi River -- Indian Slough Landing
- Mississippi River -- Upper Spring Lake Landing
- Mississippi River -- Beef Slough Landing
Campgrounds
- Richard J. Dorer Sf -Snake Creek
- Richard J. Dorer State Forest- Kruger Campground
- Richard J. Dorer Sf -Zumbro Bottom Horse Camp North
- Richard J. Dorer Sf -Zumbro Bottom Horse Camp West
- Reicks Lake Park Campground
- Reicks Lake Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Sheehan-Stork Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Sheehan-Stork Pond
Where does the data for Sheehan-Stork 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 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 Sheehan-Stork Pond.