Pauli Dam dam
Pauli Dam
Pauli Dam, located in Tripp, South Dakota, is a privately owned structure that serves as a crucial water resource in the area. Built in 1964, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 30 feet and spans a length of 480 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 27 acre-feet. While primarily used for off-stream water management on the White River, this dam also plays a role in flood control and irrigation in the region. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, its state-regulated status ensures that it undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Pauli Dam is equipped with necessary infrastructure for its operations, including outlet gates and a maximum discharge capacity of 840 cubic feet per second. The dam's condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," indicating the need for further evaluation to ensure its continued functionality and safety. Although its emergency action plan status and risk assessment details are yet to be finalized, the dam's strategic location and design underscore its significance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in South Dakota.
In the realm of water resource and climate conservation, Pauli Dam stands as a vital structure in Tripp, South Dakota, contributing to the sustainable management of the White River and surrounding areas. With its state-regulated status and low hazard potential, the dam plays a crucial role in flood control, irrigation, and water storage. As efforts continue to assess its condition and enhance emergency preparedness, Pauli Dam remains a key asset in the region's water infrastructure, supported by the expertise of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and ongoing regulatory oversight from the state.
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 Pauli Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White R Near Oacoma Sd | 100 cfs | → |
| Keya Paha R Near Keyapaha Sd | 23 cfs | → |
| Keya Paha R At Wewela Sd | 52 cfs | → |
| White River Near White River | 17 cfs | → |
| Platte Creek Near Platte | 0 cfs | → |
| Little White R Below White River Sd | 107 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pauli Dam.
Track Pauli Dam 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 Pauli Dam
Where does the data for Pauli 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 Pauli Dam.