Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper dam
Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper
Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper, located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, is a vital wetland restoration project overseen by the local government. This project, designed by Houston Eng, aims to enhance the ecosystem and biodiversity of the area by restoring and preserving the wetlands along the Pelican River. The project is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, ensuring that the wetlands are protected and managed in accordance with state regulations.
The dam at Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper is a rockfill structure with a height of 8 feet and a storage capacity of 2698 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected to ensure its fair condition and continued safety. The project also includes emergency preparedness measures, although details on the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and risk assessment are not currently available. Overall, Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper serves as a model for sustainable wetland management and environmental stewardship in the region.
With its focus on wetland restoration and conservation, Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and resilience of the ecosystem in Becker County, Minnesota. By preserving the wetlands along the Pelican River, this project not only benefits local wildlife and plant species but also contributes to the overall water quality and climate resilience of the area. As a community-led initiative with state regulatory oversight, Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper stands as a testament to the importance of proactive environmental stewardship and sustainable water resource management in the face of climate change.
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 Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo River Near Hawley | 84 cfs | → |
| Otter Tail River Near Elizabeth | 331 cfs | → |
| Wild Rice River At Twin Valley | 197 cfs | → |
| Straight River Near Park Rapids | 45 cfs | → |
| South Branch Buffalo River At Sabin | 71 cfs | → |
| Buffalo River Near Dilworth | 120 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper.
Boat launches
- Heartland Trail Detroit Lakes
- West Lake Drive Detroit Lakes
- West Lake Drive 1360, Detroit Lakes
- Valley View Road 31379, Becker County
- Frazee
- County Highway 22 20820, Lake Eunice
Campgrounds
- American Legion Park - Detroit Lakes
- Waterfront Park
- Wolf Lake City Campground
- Sherin Memorial City Campground
- Sherin Memorial Park/Campground
- Maplewood State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper in the Snoflo app
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About Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper
Where does the data for Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper 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 Rice Lake Wetland Restoration Upper.