Farmingdale (Nid) dam
Farmingdale (Nid)
Farmingdale (Nid) is a Federal-owned earth dam located in Creston, South Dakota, designed by the USDA FS and completed in 1936. The primary purpose of the dam is for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 520 feet, Farmingdale (Nid) has a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 583 cubic feet per second. It serves as a critical resource for water management in the area, particularly for irrigation and wildlife conservation.
Despite being categorized with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Farmingdale (Nid) has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection date was in 2009, with an inspection frequency of every 10 years. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type with a width of 40 feet. While there are no associated structures or outlet gates, the dam plays a vital role in maintaining water levels and supporting the local ecosystem. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Farmingdale (Nid) becomes increasingly crucial for sustainable water management in the region.
As enthusiasts in water resources and climate, understanding the significance of infrastructure like Farmingdale (Nid) is essential for promoting resilience and adaptability in the face of changing environmental conditions. By staying informed and advocating for proper maintenance and monitoring of dams, we can ensure the longevity and effectiveness of these critical water resource structures for future generations. Farmingdale (Nid) stands as a testament to the intersection of human engineering and natural resource management, highlighting the importance of sustainable practices in safeguarding our water supply and ecosystem health.
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 Farmingdale (Nid) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid Cr Near Farmingdale Sd | 32 cfs | → |
| Rapid Cr Bl Sewage Treatment Pl Nr Rapid City | 40 cfs | → |
| Battle Cr Below Hermosa Sd | 3 cfs | → |
| Battle Cr At Hermosa Sd | 4 cfs | → |
| Cheyenne River At Redshirt | 75 cfs | → |
| Rapid Cr At Rapid City Sd | 87 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Farmingdale (Nid).
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Rapid City - Black Hills Koa
- Ellsworth Afb Military
- Central States Fairgrounds
- French Creek Camping Area
- French Creek Campground
- French Creek
Fishing spots
- Lakota Lake
- Sheridan Lake Complex
- Horsethief Lake Day Use Site
- Rapid Creek Trailhead & Fishing Access
- Veterans Point Fishing Pier
- Bismark Lake
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Track Farmingdale (Nid) in the Snoflo app
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About Farmingdale (Nid)
Where does the data for Farmingdale (Nid) 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 Farmingdale (Nid).