Vig Dt Dam dam
Vig Dt Dam
Vig Dt Dam, located in Meade, South Dakota, on Pine Creek, is a private dam that was completed in 1973. The dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 328 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 198 acre-feet. It serves the primary purpose of regulating water flow and storage in the area, with a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated".
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Vig Dt Dam is state-regulated and subject to inspection, permitting, and enforcement by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Despite not being rated for condition, the dam has not been deemed to pose a significant risk, and no emergency action plan or risk assessment has been prepared to date. The dam's design and construction are primarily earth-based, with a length of 1150 feet and a drainage area of 25 square miles.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Vig Dt Dam an interesting case study in private dam management and regulation, showcasing the importance of maintaining infrastructure for water storage and flood control in rural areas. The dam's location in a relatively low-risk area, combined with its modest storage capacity and height, highlights the diverse range of dams across the United States and the varying levels of oversight they receive based on their potential impact on surrounding communities and ecosystems.
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 Vig Dt Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Moreau R Near Faith Sd | 11 cfs | → |
| Belle Fourche River Near Elm Springs | 121 cfs | → |
| Belle Fourche R Near Sturgis Sd | 120 cfs | → |
| Cheyenne R Near Plainview Sd | 238 cfs | → |
| Horse Cr Above Vale Sd | 13 cfs | → |
| Elk Cr Near Elm Springs Sd | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Vig Dt Dam.
Track Vig Dt Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Vig Dt Dam
Where does the data for Vig Dt Dam 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 Vig Dt Dam.