Stnot Ratedgis #5 dam
Stnot Ratedgis #5
Stnot Ratedgis #5, located in Meade, South Dakota, is a significant earth dam completed in 1959 for the primary purpose of water resource management. This dam, standing at a height of 44 feet and with a length of 290 feet, serves as a crucial structure for regulating Alakli Creek. With a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1 square mile, the dam plays a vital role in controlling water flow and mitigating flood risks in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR), Stnot Ratedgis #5 has not received a condition rating, but is classified as having a significant hazard potential. Despite its age, the dam has undergone inspection and maintenance over the years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. It is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the condition and management of this dam to safeguard the surrounding community and environment from potential risks and hazards associated with its operation.
As water resources continue to face challenges due to climate change and increasing demands, the role of dams like Stnot Ratedgis #5 becomes increasingly important in mitigating flood risks, ensuring water supply reliability, and supporting ecosystem health. It is imperative for stakeholders to stay informed and engaged in the monitoring and maintenance of such critical infrastructure to protect water resources and climate resilience for current and 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 Stnot Ratedgis #5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Cr Near Roubaix Sd | 7 cfs | → |
| Bear Butte Creek Near Deadwood | 1 cfs | → |
| Whitewood Cr Above Whitewood | 9 cfs | → |
| Deadwood Creek At Central City | 1 cfs | → |
| Whitewood Creek Near Whitewood Sd | 8 cfs | → |
| Boxelder Cr Near Nemo Sd | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stnot Ratedgis #5.
Boat launches
- Jenney Gulch Picnic Area Fishing Access
- Fsr 450 Pennington County
- Pennington County
- Sheridan Lake Road 16451, Rapid City
- Deerfield Cove Road Pennington County
- Calvert Road Pennington County
Campgrounds
- Alkali Creek Campground Host Site
- Alkali Creek Campground
- Alkali Creek Camp Site
- Alkali Creek Horsecamp
- Horsecamp, Camp Site
- Dalton Lake
Track Stnot Ratedgis #5 in the Snoflo app
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About Stnot Ratedgis #5
Where does the data for Stnot Ratedgis #5 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 Stnot Ratedgis #5.