Prairie View Farms Inc.1 dam
Prairie View Farms Inc.1
Prairie View Farms INC.1, located in Meade, South Dakota, is a privately owned dam regulated by the state's Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Built in 1973, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 627 feet, providing a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. It is situated on a tributary of Bear Butte Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite its age, Prairie View Farms INC.1 is considered to have a low hazard potential and has not received a formal condition assessment. The dam has not been rated for its current condition, but it is regularly inspected by state authorities. While the dam has not had any major modifications or incidents, its emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment measures are not documented. With its strategic location and role in water resource management, Prairie View Farms INC.1 serves as a vital infrastructure for the local community.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the unique characteristics of Prairie View Farms INC.1 make it a fascinating subject for study and monitoring. From its construction history to its regulatory framework, this dam offers insights into the intersection of private ownership, state oversight, and environmental stewardship. With its potential for future risk management assessments and emergency preparedness measures, Prairie View Farms INC.1 presents a dynamic case study in sustainable water infrastructure development in South Dakota.
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 Prairie View Farms Inc.1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Fourche R Near Sturgis Sd | 148 cfs | → |
| Horse Cr Above Vale Sd | 13 cfs | → |
| Elk Cr Nr Rapid City Sd | 15 cfs | → |
| Whitewood Cr Above Vale Sd | 4 cfs | → |
| Whitewood Creek Near Whitewood Sd | 9 cfs | → |
| Whitewood Cr Above Whitewood | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Prairie View Farms Inc.1.
Campgrounds
- Bear Butte State Park
- Horsecamp, Camp Site
- Alkali Creek Horsecamp
- Alkali Creek Camp Site
- Alkali Creek Campground
- Alkali Creek Campground Host Site
Track Prairie View Farms Inc.1 in the Snoflo app
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About Prairie View Farms Inc.1
Where does the data for Prairie View Farms Inc.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
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