Standing Rock Tribe dam
Standing Rock Tribe
Standing Rock Tribe, also known as Kellers Dam, is a significant earth dam located in Wakpala, South Dakota, owned by the Tribal Government. Completed in 1934, the dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans a length of 370 feet, with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities. Situated on the TR-Oak Creek river, the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 194 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 84 acre-feet.
Despite being a key recreational site, Standing Rock Tribe poses a significant hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. It is not regulated or permitted by the state, raising concerns about its safety and maintenance. The dam's emergency action plan status, inspection frequency, and risk management measures are also unclear, highlighting the need for improved oversight and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and advocate for the proper management and maintenance of infrastructure like Standing Rock Tribe to safeguard water resources and mitigate climate-related risks. The involvement of tribal government, state regulatory agencies, and federal authorities is crucial in ensuring the safety and sustainability of dams like Standing Rock Tribe for future generations to enjoy and benefit from.
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 Standing Rock Tribe -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Cr Near Wakpala Sd | 10 cfs | → |
| Grand R At Little Eagle Sd | 64 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Bl Linton | 32 cfs | → |
| Moreau R Near Whitehorse Sd | 55 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Nr Raleigh | 20 cfs | → |
| Cannonball River Nr Raleigh | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Standing Rock Tribe.
Boat launches
- Point Of View Road Campbell County
- State Highway 1806 Corson County
- Emmons County
- 91st Street Southwest Emmons County
- Proposal Avenue Sioux County
Track Standing Rock Tribe 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 Standing Rock Tribe
Where does the data for Standing Rock Tribe 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 Significant 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 Standing Rock Tribe.