Udager Dam dam
Udager Dam
Udager Dam in Meade, South Dakota is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1948. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 300 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 1200 cubic feet per second. It is situated on the TR-MOREAU river in the St. Paul District and is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Despite being rated as having low hazard potential and not yet assessed for condition, Udager Dam is subject to state jurisdiction and regulation, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place. The dam's primary purpose and associated structures are not specified, but its key features include a spillway, outlet gates, and a hydraulic height matching its structural height of 20 feet. With Dusty Johnson as the local representative, the dam is part of the broader water resource management efforts in the area.
Udager Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region, supporting irrigation, flood control, and water supply needs. While its emergency action plan status and overall risk assessment are not detailed in the data, the dam's location and design reflect a commitment to sustainable water management practices. As a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Udager Dam represents a historical investment in harnessing and safeguarding water resources for the benefit of the community and the environment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Udager Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Moreau R Near Faith Sd | 135 cfs | → |
| Cheyenne R Near Plainview Sd | 4,730 cfs | → |
| Belle Fourche River Near Elm Springs | 411 cfs | → |
| South Fork Grand R Near Cash Sd | 34 cfs | → |
| Elk Cr Near Elm Springs Sd | 2 cfs | → |
| Belle Fourche R Near Sturgis Sd | 312 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Udager Dam.
Track Udager Dam 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 Udager Dam
Where does the data for Udager Dam 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 Udager Dam.