Robert Bolander dam
Robert Bolander
Robert Bolander is a privately owned dam located in Walworth, South Dakota, with a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is not rated. Built in 1953, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a length of 540 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Operated by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Robert Bolander is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, with state jurisdiction and permitting in place for inspections and enforcement.
Situated on the TR MISSONot RatedI river or stream within the St. Paul District of South Dakota, Robert Bolander serves a primary purpose that is not specified. While the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are currently undisclosed, its relatively low hazard potential suggests a lesser risk associated with its operation. With no associated structures and a lack of detailed data on its condition assessment and emergency preparedness, Robert Bolander presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand how privately owned dams are managed and regulated in South Dakota.
Despite the lack of detailed information on its current condition assessment and emergency preparedness, Robert Bolander remains an important feature in South Dakota's water infrastructure. As a privately owned dam with historical significance dating back to the 1950s, its management by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and regulatory oversight by the state's Department of Environment and Natural Resources offer valuable insights into the complexities of water resource management in the region. For enthusiasts interested in the intersection of water resources, climate resilience, and dam safety, Robert Bolander presents a compelling case study worth exploring further.
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 Robert Bolander -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Cr Near Wakpala Sd | 10 cfs | → |
| Grand R At Little Eagle Sd | 64 cfs | → |
| Moreau R Near Whitehorse Sd | 55 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Bl Linton | 32 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Robert Bolander.
Track Robert Bolander 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 Robert Bolander
Where does the data for Robert Bolander 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 Robert Bolander.