Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C dam
Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C
The Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C is a dam located in South Dakota, specifically in Brookings County. Constructed in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a length of 500 feet, providing a storage capacity of 3,583 acre-feet. The dam regulates the Upper Deer Creek, with a drainage area of 17 square miles and a maximum discharge of 2,751 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the DENR, the Udclh 1-C dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level. While its condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam is under state regulation and inspection, ensuring its safety and functionality. With a primary purpose not specified, the dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in the region, contributing to flood control, water supply, and environmental protection along the Upper Deer Creek.
As an essential structure in the Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed, the Udclh 1-C dam plays a vital role in managing water resources and mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events in the area. With its regulated operation and state oversight, the dam stands as a key asset in safeguarding the local community against flooding and ensuring the sustainable use of water for agricultural, municipal, and ecological purposes. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of the Udclh 1-C dam sheds light on the interconnectedness of infrastructure, environment, and resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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 Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sioux River Near Bruce | 217 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux River Near Brookings Sd | 247 cfs | → |
| Flandreau Cr Above Flandreau Sd | 3 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux R Near Castlewood Sd | 106 cfs | → |
| Redwood River Near Marshall | 37 cfs | → |
| Skunk Cr Nr Chester Sd | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C.
Boat launches
- Brookings County
- County Road 14 1104, Lincoln County
- West Cottage Avenue Hendricks
- Picnic Point Road Lincoln County
- Deuel County
- Sunset Road Brookings County
Track Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C 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 Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C
Where does the data for Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C 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 Upper Deer Creek-Lake Hendricks Watershed (Udclh) 1-C.