Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1 dam
Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1
Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1, located in Davison County, South Dakota, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 2002. Standing at a height of 13 feet with a length of 450 feet, this dam serves multiple purposes, including water storage and flow regulation for Firesteel Creek-OS. With a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 23 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure with a "Not Rated" condition assessment, Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1 is subject to state regulatory oversight, including permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). While no emergency action plan (EAP) has been documented for this dam, it meets state jurisdictional requirements and contributes to the overall water management strategy for the region. With its strategic location and design, this dam represents a vital component of the local water infrastructure, ensuring the sustainability of water resources in the area.
As an essential feature in the water resource landscape of Davison County, South Dakota, Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1 serves as a testament to the intersection of human development and environmental stewardship. With its modest yet critical role in water storage and regulation, this dam embodies the delicate balance between harnessing natural resources for human benefit while also ensuring the protection and preservation of the surrounding ecosystem. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1 presents a fascinating case study of how engineering and environmental considerations converge to shape the sustainability of water management practices in a dynamic and evolving landscape.
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 Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| James R Near Mitchell Sd | 940 cfs | → |
| Firesteel Cr Near Mount Vernon Sd | 0 cfs | → |
| James R Near Forestburg Sd | 929 cfs | → |
| James R Near Scotland Sd | 1,000 cfs | → |
| West Fork Vermillion R Near Parker Sd | 4 cfs | → |
| James R At Huron Sd | 938 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1.
Track Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1
Where does the data for Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1 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 Wild Oak Golf Club Dam No. 1.