Hatch Lake Outlet Structure dam
Hatch Lake Outlet Structure
Located in Rice, Minnesota, the Hatch Lake Outlet Structure is a local government-owned dam completed in 2011 with the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Designed by JONES, HAUGH & SMITH INC, this Earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 7 feet and has a storage capacity of 650 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and not yet rated condition assessment, this structure plays a vital role in managing water resources in the area.
Situated in the St. Paul District under the jurisdiction of the state of Minnesota, the Hatch Lake Outlet Structure serves as a key component in the local water management system. With a drainage area of 0.21 square miles, this dam helps regulate water flow and provides essential habitat for fish and wildlife. Despite not being regulated by the state, this structure undergoes inspections every 8 years to ensure its safety and functionality.
While lacking certain details such as spillway type and inspection frequency, the Hatch Lake Outlet Structure remains an integral part of the water infrastructure in the region. With its focus on supporting fish and wildlife populations, this dam highlights the importance of sustainable water resource management and the role of local government in maintaining ecological balance.
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 Hatch Lake Outlet Structure -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota River Near Jordan | 11,800 cfs | → |
| Straight River Near Faribault | 286 cfs | → |
| High Island Creek Near Henderson | 72 cfs | → |
| Vermillion River Near Empire | 42 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Fort Snelling State Park | 6,620 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Mankato | 11,300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hatch Lake Outlet Structure.
Boat launches
- East Cedar Lake Drive 24628, Scott County
- 195th Street West Lakeville
- State Corridor Trail Scott County
- Townline Avenue 14554, Shakopee
- Townline Avenue 14193, Shakopee
- Boat Ramp Faribault
Track Hatch Lake Outlet Structure 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 Hatch Lake Outlet Structure
Where does the data for Hatch Lake Outlet Structure 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 Hatch Lake Outlet Structure.