Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-17 dam
Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-17
Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-17, located in Union, South Dakota, is a significant earth dam completed in 1963 with a height of 25 feet and a length of 906 feet. Managed by the USDA NRCS, this local government-owned structure plays a crucial role in regulating the flow of the TRIB. E. BRULE CREEK, with a storage capacity of 651 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 3280 cubic feet per second. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential and not assessed for condition, the dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Operating under the jurisdiction of DENR, Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-17 serves as a vital component in water resource management within the St. Paul District. With no associated structures and a drainage area of 2 square miles, this dam contributes to flood control and water supply management in the region. While lacking detailed data on condition assessment and emergency action planning, efforts are in place to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure, with ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight in place.
As a key infrastructure in the local water resource system, Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-17 represents a critical point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its historical significance dating back to the 1960s and its role in managing the flow of Brule Creek, this dam showcases the collaborative efforts between local government, federal agencies, and state regulators in ensuring the sustainability and resilience of the region's water resources.
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-17 -- 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 | → |
| Floyd River At Alton | 268 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux R At Sioux Falls Sd | 37 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-17.
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-17 in the Snoflo app
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About Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-17
Where does the data for Brule Creek Watershed Dt Dam B-17 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-17.