Krein Dam dam
Krein Dam
Krein Dam, located in McPherson County, South Dakota, is a privately owned earth dam on TR. Snake Creek. Built in 2001 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 10 feet and spans 1600 feet in length. With a maximum storage capacity of 560 acre-feet and a normal storage of 60 acre-feet, Krein Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, particularly for flood control and irrigation purposes.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Krein Dam is regulated and inspected by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet and has a maximum discharge capacity of 810 cubic feet per second. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, its design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service highlight the importance of sustainable water management practices in the region.
Krein Dam serves as a key infrastructure for water resource management in South Dakota, providing essential flood control and irrigation benefits to the local community. As a privately owned structure with state jurisdiction, the dam's role in ensuring water security and environmental protection underscores the importance of effective regulatory oversight and maintenance. With its construction overseen by the USDA NRCS and continuous monitoring by state agencies, Krein Dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts in safeguarding water resources and mitigating climate-related risks in the region.
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 Krein Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Foot Creek Near Aberdeen | 122 cfs | → |
| Elm R At Westport Sd | 31 cfs | → |
| Maple R At Nd-Sd State Line | 16 cfs | → |
| James R At Columbia Sd | 639 cfs | → |
| James R Near Stratford Sd | 776 cfs | → |
| James River At Nd-Sd State Line | 622 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Krein Dam.
Boat launches
- 127th Street 37861, Brown County
- County Road 13 Brown County
- 382nd Avenue Brown County
- County Road 6 Brown County
- Coldwater Lake Boating Access
Campgrounds
- Leola City Park
- Colliers Park - Ipswich
- Mina State Rec Area
- Group Area
- Group Area Camping
- Richmond Lake State Rec Area
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Track Krein Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Krein Dam
Where does the data for Krein Dam 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 Krein Dam.