Wolken 1 dam
Wolken 1
Wolken 1, located in Meade, South Dakota, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1950 with a height of 16 feet and a length of 510 feet. This dam, regulating a tributary of Elk Creek, has a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 2800 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," suggesting a need for further evaluation and maintenance.
While the dam is state regulated and inspected, it lacks detailed information on emergency action plans, risk assessments, and other important safety measures. Additionally, the dam's associated structures, if any, are not specified. With its ownership falling under private entities, it is crucial for stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts to advocate for updated safety protocols, regular inspections, and risk management measures to ensure the structural integrity and safety of Wolken 1 and its surrounding areas.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Wolken 1 becomes ever more critical. With its location in a state prone to severe weather events, such as flooding, proper risk assessment and emergency preparedness are essential to mitigate potential hazards. By promoting transparency, collaboration, and adherence to safety guidelines, the community can work towards safeguarding Wolken 1 and preserving its role in water resource management for future generations.
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 Wolken 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Cr Nr Rapid City Sd | 13 cfs | → |
| Rapid Cr Bl Sewage Treatment Pl Nr Rapid City | 40 cfs | → |
| Rapid Cr At Rapid City Sd | 88 cfs | → |
| Rapid Cr Near Farmingdale Sd | 20 cfs | → |
| Cleghorn Springs At Rapid City | 9 cfs | → |
| Rapid Cr Above Canyon Lake Near Rapid City Sd | 64 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wolken 1.
Boat launches
- Pennington County
- Calvert Road Pennington County
- Sheridan Lake Road 16451, Rapid City
- Fsr 450 Pennington County
- Jenney Gulch Picnic Area Fishing Access
Campgrounds
- Ellsworth Afb Military
- Rapid City - Black Hills Koa
- Central States Fairgrounds
- Little Jon Park
- Canyon Lake Cottages
- Steamboat Rock Picnic & Tent Camping Area
Track Wolken 1 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 Wolken 1
Where does the data for Wolken 1 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 Wolken 1.