Englund Dam dam
Englund Dam
Englund Dam, located in Roberts, South Dakota, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1977. With a height of 16 feet and a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, this dam serves as a crucial structure for water resource management in the region. Situated on a tributary of Lake Traverse, Englund Dam plays a vital role in regulating water flow and providing irrigation for agricultural purposes.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Englund Dam is state-regulated and subject to regular inspections by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The dam has not been rated for its condition, but its emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures remain unknown. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1050 cubic feet per second, this dam is designed to withstand varying levels of water flow and provide protection to downstream areas in case of emergencies.
Englund Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions. As water enthusiasts and climate advocates, understanding the role of dams like Englund in safeguarding water sources and mitigating risks is crucial for ensuring sustainable water usage and environmental preservation in the region.
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 Englund Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bois De Sioux River Near White Rock | 100 cfs | → |
| Little Minnesota River Near Peever | 60 cfs | → |
| Bois De Sioux River Near Doran | 159 cfs | → |
| Whetstone River Near Big Stone City | 70 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Ortonville | 102 cfs | → |
| Red River Of The North At Wahpeton | 740 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Englund Dam.
Boat launches
- T149 5800, Traverse County
- Mn 27 4924, Traverse County
- Mn 27 4906, Traverse County
- Roberts County
- Rocky Point Big Stone City
Track Englund Dam 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 Englund Dam
Where does the data for Englund 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 Englund Dam.