Mud Creek Dt Dam M-1 dam
Mud Creek Dt Dam M-1
Mud Creek Dt Dam M-1 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Grant, South Dakota, along the Mud Creek. Built in 1972 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 44 feet and has a storage capacity of 470 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential, the dam serves as a vital resource for water management in the region, with a normal storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 1650 cubic feet per second.
Situated in the Omaha District, the Mud Creek Dt Dam M-1 is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply management in the area, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable water resource management. Despite being structurally sound and not yet rated for condition assessment, the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Mud Creek Dt Dam M-1 is a noteworthy structure that highlights the importance of earth dams in water management systems. With its strategic location, design by USDA NRCS, and state regulation, this dam is a key component of the region's infrastructure. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the Mud Creek Dt Dam M-1 stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to protect and manage water sources for the community's benefit.
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 Mud Creek Dt Dam M-1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Bank River Near Odessa | 71 cfs | → |
| Whetstone River Near Big Stone City | 72 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Ortonville | 84 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux R At Watertown Sd | 30 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux R Near Castlewood Sd | 106 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux R Near Watertown Sd | 33 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mud Creek Dt Dam M-1.
Boat launches
- Deuel County
- Rocky Point Big Stone City
- 63 Watertown
- South Lake Drive Watertown
- North Lake Drive 298, Watertown
- Roberts County
Track Mud Creek Dt Dam M-1 in the Snoflo app
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About Mud Creek Dt Dam M-1
Where does the data for Mud Creek Dt Dam M-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 Mud Creek Dt Dam M-1.