Herlein-Boote Wma dam
Herlein-Boote Wma
Herlein-Boote Wma, located in Nobles County, Minnesota, is a state-regulated fish and wildlife pond with a primary purpose of providing habitat for local fauna. The dam, designed by BOLTON & MENK, is categorized as an earth dam with a structural height of 19 feet and a hydraulic height of 4.7 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 442 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 2300 acre-feet, this reservoir covers an area of 160 acres and has a drainage area of 6.3 square miles. The dam has a low hazard potential and was last inspected in March 2016, with a satisfactory condition assessment.
Situated on the Little Rock River, Herlein-Boote Wma serves as a vital water resource in the region, supporting the local ecosystem and providing recreational opportunities for visitors. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected, regulated, and enforced by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to ensure its continued safety and functionality. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this water management area plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of the surrounding environment and preserving the natural beauty of the landscape.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the intricate details of Herlein-Boote Wma's infrastructure and operation offer a fascinating insight into the intersection of human engineering and environmental conservation. From the dam's earth construction and buttress core type to its impressive storage capacity and drainage area, every aspect of this project showcases the careful planning and execution required to manage water resources effectively. By understanding the significance of such water management areas, we can appreciate the efforts taken to sustainably utilize and protect our natural resources for future generations.
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 Herlein-Boote Wma -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rock River Below Tom Creek At Rock Rapids | 149 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River At Jackson | 522 cfs | → |
| Rock River Near Rock Valley | 611 cfs | → |
| Split Rock Cr At Corson Sd | 16 cfs | → |
| Ocheyedan River Near Spencer | 417 cfs | → |
| Flandreau Cr Above Flandreau Sd | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Herlein-Boote Wma.
Track Herlein-Boote Wma 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 Herlein-Boote Wma
Where does the data for Herlein-Boote Wma 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 Herlein-Boote Wma.