Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-16 dam
Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-16
Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-16, located in Union, South Dakota, is a crucial water resource management structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1962. This earth dam stands at 25 feet tall and spans 800 feet, serving the primary purpose of water retention in the Brule Creek tributary. With a capacity to store 207 acre-feet of water, the dam plays a vital role in regulating the flow of the stream, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1632 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-16 has been deemed to have a low hazard potential. Despite not being rated in terms of condition assessment, the dam has not undergone any modifications since its construction. While the last inspection dates back to 1981, the dam is equipped with emergency preparedness measures, although details on emergency action plans and risk assessments are currently unavailable. As an essential component of the water infrastructure in the region, ongoing monitoring and maintenance are necessary to ensure the structural integrity and operational efficiency of Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-16.
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 Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-16 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sioux River At Akron | 1,410 cfs | → |
| Rock River Near Rock Valley | 784 cfs | → |
| Vermillion River Nr Vermillion Sd | 83 cfs | → |
| Perry Creek Near Milnerville | 25 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux R At Sioux Falls Sd | 37 cfs | → |
| Floyd River At Alton | 268 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-16.
Boat launches
- 310th Street Sioux County
- 180th Street Plymouth County
- State Highway 3 Plymouth County
- 220th Street Plymouth County
- Copperwood Court Lincoln County
- Mulberry Bend
Track Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-16 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 Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-16
Where does the data for Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-16 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 Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-16.