Ankony Ranch Inc dam
Ankony Ranch Inc
Ankony Ranch INC is a privately owned dam located in Hyde, South Dakota, along the South Medicine Creek. Built in 1949, this earth dam stands at 16 feet high with a length of 385 feet. It has a storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 62 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), ensuring that it meets all state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements.
Despite its low hazard potential, Ankony Ranch INC has not been rated for its condition assessment. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1650 cubic feet per second, the dam serves as a vital structure for managing water resources in the area. While it does not have spillways or locks, it plays a crucial role in controlling water flow and preventing flooding. The dam has not undergone any significant modifications in recent years, indicating its stability and effectiveness in water management.
Ankony Ranch INC is a key component of the water infrastructure in Hyde County, South Dakota, and ensures the safety and security of nearby residents and properties. While it may not be highly visible or well-known, its role in regulating water flow and mitigating potential risks is vital for the local community. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Ankony Ranch INC play a crucial role in adapting to and mitigating these challenges.
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 Ankony Ranch Inc -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| James R Near Redfield Sd | 937 cfs | → |
| White R Near Oacoma Sd | 131 cfs | → |
| Bad R Near Fort Pierre Sd | 4 cfs | → |
| James R At Ashton Sd | 892 cfs | → |
| James R At Huron Sd | 869 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ankony Ranch Inc.
Track Ankony Ranch Inc in the Snoflo app
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About Ankony Ranch Inc
Where does the data for Ankony Ranch Inc 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 Ankony Ranch Inc.