Rediske-Vatland Group dam
Rediske-Vatland Group
The Rediske-Vatland Group is a privately owned earth dam located in Fillmore, Minnesota, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Built in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at 25 feet tall and spans 46 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 revealed poor structural integrity, indicating a need for maintenance and repair to ensure its continued effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the area.
Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Rediske-Vatland Group is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to uphold its safety standards. The dam is associated with Donaldson Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, there is a need for risk management measures to be implemented to address potential issues and enhance the dam's overall resilience in the face of climate change and evolving water resource challenges in the region.
While the Rediske-Vatland Group serves a critical role in flood risk reduction for the local community, its poor condition and moderate risk assessment underline the importance of proactive maintenance and risk management strategies. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and support efforts to ensure the longevity and effectiveness of essential infrastructure like the Rediske-Vatland Group to safeguard communities and ecosystems against the impacts of extreme weather events and 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 Rediske-Vatland Group -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Iowa River At Bluffton | 252 cfs | → |
| Upper Iowa River At Decorah | 344 cfs | → |
| Upper Iowa River Near Dorchester | 619 cfs | → |
| Root River Near Pilot Mound | 393 cfs | → |
| South Fork Root River Near Houston | 158 cfs | → |
| Root River Near Houston | 829 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rediske-Vatland Group.
Boat launches
- Valley Avenue Howard County
- Miller Street Howard County
- Lycurgus Road Allamakee County
- Winneshiek County
- Great River Rd Allamakee County
- Voyageur Highway Houston County
Campgrounds
- North Park Campground
- Canoe Landing
- Trollskogen City Park
- Highland General Store & Campground
- Kendallville Park Campground
- Sylvan City Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- State Route 72 Bridge To Confluence With Clinch River
- Fs Route 700 To Confluence With Clinch River
- Confluence With Guest River To Confluence With Little Stony Creek
- Headwaters To Alternative Route 58
- Confluence Of White Branch With Russell Fork (And 1 Mile Upstream On Pound River) To Railroad Bridge Crossing Above Elkhorn City
- Headwaters To Tn/Va State Line
Track Rediske-Vatland 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 Rediske-Vatland Group
Where does the data for Rediske-Vatland 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 Rediske-Vatland Group.