Kane Dam dam
Kane Dam
Kane Dam, located in Grant, South Dakota, is a private-owned structure that serves as a crucial water resource in the area. Completed in 2008, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-N Fork Whetstone River and is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is subject to state inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality.
Managed by Konechne Eng., Kane Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, highlighting the importance of proper risk management measures. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 80 feet and has no outlet gates. With a drainage area of 2 square miles and a maximum discharge of 1080 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a critical role in managing water levels and flow in the region. Although its condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's operational status is regularly monitored to mitigate any potential risks and ensure its continued effectiveness in water resource management for the community.
Overall, Kane Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in South Dakota, contributing to flood control, water storage, and environmental sustainability in the region. With its strategic location on the TR-N Fork Whetstone River and its regulated status by the state authorities, the dam serves as a key component in the local water infrastructure network. As climate change impacts water resources, the importance of structures like Kane Dam in ensuring water security and resilience becomes increasingly significant for communities and ecosystems dependent on these resources.
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 Kane Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sioux River Nr Florence Sd | 7 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux R Near Watertown Sd | 30 cfs | → |
| Whetstone River Near Big Stone City | 64 cfs | → |
| Big Sioux R At Watertown Sd | 27 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Ortonville | 81 cfs | → |
| Little Minnesota River Near Peever | 56 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kane Dam.
Boat launches
- Roberts County
- Rocky Point Big Stone City
- North Lake Drive 298, Watertown
- 63 Watertown
- South Lake Drive Watertown
- Mn 27 4906, Traverse County
Track Kane Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kane Dam
Where does the data for Kane 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 Kane Dam.