Norwegian Bordan Gpa South dam
Norwegian Bordan Gpa South
Norwegian Bordan Gpa South is a privately owned earth dam located in Beadle, South Dakota, designed by Ducks Unlimited and regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Completed in 1996, this dam stands at 18 feet tall and has a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet. The spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 80 feet, and the dam has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment.
This structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, specifically along the Cain Creek-TR. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition, and details on inspections and emergency preparedness are currently unavailable. With its strategic location and design, Norwegian Bordan Gpa South serves as a key element in the water management infrastructure of South Dakota, contributing to the overall resilience of the region against climate impacts.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management will find Norwegian Bordan Gpa South to be an intriguing example of private ownership and state regulation working together to ensure the safety and functionality of a vital infrastructure. The dam's construction by Ducks Unlimited highlights the collaboration between conservation organizations and regulatory agencies in safeguarding water resources. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water management, structures like Norwegian Bordan Gpa South play a crucial role in adapting to and mitigating the impacts of a changing climate on water availability and quality in South Dakota.
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 Norwegian Bordan Gpa South -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| James R At Huron Sd | 896 cfs | → |
| James R Near Forestburg Sd | 966 cfs | → |
| James R Near Redfield Sd | 942 cfs | → |
| Firesteel Cr Near Mount Vernon Sd | 0 cfs | → |
| James R At Ashton Sd | 894 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Norwegian Bordan Gpa South.
Track Norwegian Bordan Gpa South in the Snoflo app
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About Norwegian Bordan Gpa South
Where does the data for Norwegian Bordan Gpa South 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 Norwegian Bordan Gpa South.