Silver Creek Watershed Dt Dam S-6 dam
Silver Creek Watershed Dt Dam S-6
Silver Creek Watershed Dt Dam S-6, located in Minnehaha, South Dakota, is a vital earth dam constructed in 1973 by the USDA NRCS with a height of 24 feet and a length of 795 feet. This dam serves the primary purpose of regulating the flow of the tributary Silver Creek, providing a maximum storage capacity of 414 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 205 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management within the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Silver Creek Watershed Dt Dam S-6 undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. The dam's location in the SESE,10-103-49 coordinates and its affiliation with the St. Paul District of the USACE reflect its importance in the broader water infrastructure network. With a design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and ownership by the local government, this dam exemplifies collaborative efforts in safeguarding water resources for the community.
As an essential component of the water management system in Minnehaha County, Silver Creek Watershed Dt Dam S-6 contributes to flood control, water supply, and environmental protection in the region. While its current risk assessment and emergency preparedness details are not specified, the dam's historical significance and continued functionality underscore the importance of proactive monitoring and maintenance practices. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of this earth dam in sustaining the ecological balance and hydrological stability of the Silver Creek watershed is crucial for promoting sustainable water management practices in the area.
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 Silver Creek Watershed Dt Dam S-6 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sioux R Near Dell Rapids Sd | 297 cfs | → |
| Skunk Cr Nr Chester Sd | 0 cfs | → |
| Split Rock Cr At Corson Sd | 15 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux R At North Cliff Ave At Sioux Falls Sd | 294 cfs | → |
| Skunk Cr At Sioux Falls Sd | 7 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux R At Sioux Falls Sd | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Silver Creek Watershed Dt Dam S-6.
Boat launches
- Split Rock Park Road Garretson
- Wall Lake Boat Ramp
- Trailer Sanitation Station Pipestone County
- Copperwood Court Lincoln County
- Walkers Point Drive Lake County
- Mccook County
Track Silver Creek Watershed Dt Dam S-6 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 Silver Creek Watershed Dt Dam S-6
Where does the data for Silver Creek Watershed Dt Dam S-6 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 Silver Creek Watershed Dt Dam S-6.