Pattee Creek Watershed Dam No.4 dam
Pattee Creek Watershed Dam No.4
Pattee Creek Watershed Dam No.4, located in Lincoln, South Dakota, was completed in 1975 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial water resource management structure in the area. The dam, primarily owned by the local government, has a height of 27 feet and a length of 950 feet, with a storage capacity of 410 acre-feet. It is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and efficiency.
This Earth-type dam on a tributary of Pattee Creek plays a significant role in flood control and water supply management in the region. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam is considered to be in satisfactory condition. Despite not having a specific primary purpose listed, the dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service reflect its importance in mitigating potential risks and enhancing water resource sustainability. Furthermore, the dam's location in a rural area underscores its critical role in protecting local communities from potential flood events.
The St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers oversees the management of Pattee Creek Watershed Dam No.4, ensuring that it meets state regulatory guidelines and operates effectively. While specific emergency action plans and risk assessments are not currently available for the dam, its presence and functionality demonstrate a proactive approach to water resource management and climate resilience in the area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like Dam No.4 highlights the interconnectedness of infrastructure, natural systems, and community well-being in maintaining sustainable water resources for future generations.
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 Pattee Creek Watershed Dam No.4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rock River Near Rock Valley | 784 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux River At Akron | 1,410 cfs | → |
| Floyd River At Alton | 268 cfs | → |
| Rock River Below Tom Creek At Rock Rapids | 173 cfs | → |
| Vermillion River Nr Vermillion Sd | 83 cfs | → |
| Perry Creek Near Milnerville | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pattee Creek Watershed Dam No.4.
Boat launches
- 310th Street Sioux County
- 180th Street Plymouth County
- Copperwood Court Lincoln County
- State Highway 3 Plymouth County
- 220th Street Plymouth County
Track Pattee Creek Watershed Dam No.4 in the Snoflo app
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About Pattee Creek Watershed Dam No.4
Where does the data for Pattee Creek Watershed Dam No.4 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 Pattee Creek Watershed Dam No.4.