Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1 dam
Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1
Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1, located in Meade, South Dakota, is a privately owned structure designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Completed in 1959, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a length of 900 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet. The dam is situated on a tributary of Lone Tree Creek and is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the condition of Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1 is currently listed as "Not Rated." The dam has not undergone recent inspection or evaluation for condition assessment, emergency action plan preparedness, or risk management measures. While the dam's purpose and associated structures are unspecified, its primary function remains critical for water resource management in the region.
Although additional information is needed to fully assess the safety and operational status of Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1, its significance as a water resource structure in South Dakota is evident. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and evaluating the condition and regulatory oversight of this dam is essential to ensuring the safety and sustainability of its operations for the surrounding community and ecosystem.
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 Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Cr Nr Rapid City Sd | 15 cfs | → |
| Belle Fourche R Near Sturgis Sd | 148 cfs | → |
| Rapid Cr At Rapid City Sd | 80 cfs | → |
| Cleghorn Springs At Rapid City | 9 cfs | → |
| Rapid Cr Bl Sewage Treatment Pl Nr Rapid City | 40 cfs | → |
| Boxelder Cr Near Nemo Sd | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1.
Boat launches
- Pennington County
- Fsr 450 Pennington County
- Jenney Gulch Picnic Area Fishing Access
- Sheridan Lake Road 16451, Rapid City
- Calvert Road Pennington County
Campgrounds
- Ellsworth Afb Military
- Little Jon Park
- Central States Fairgrounds
- Horsecamp, Camp Site
- Rapid City - Black Hills Koa
- Alkali Creek Horsecamp
Track Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1 in the Snoflo app
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About Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1
Where does the data for Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1 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 Marvin Reinhold Dam No.1.