Location & Surroundings
Opal Dam is a dam in South Dakota, United States, at 793 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ellsworth Air Force Base, 100 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 2195 km to the east. The nearest airport is Vig Limousin Airport, 5 km away.
Overview
Opal Dam is dam in Meade County, South Dakota, United States of America.
It is located in Meade County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Meade County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
44° 54' 42" N, 102° 25' 20" W
- Elevation 793 m (DEM: 796 m)
- Timezone America/Denver
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:23
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 16:30
- Day length 9 h 54 min
Other dams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Opal Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Opal Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.5 to 15.2 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 247 W/m2.
Temperature
12.2 C
Wind
4.2 m/s NW (303 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,018.3 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 12.2 | 4.2 | 303 | 48 | 1,018.3 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.0 | 3.6 | 273 | 56 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.5 | 2.5 | 217 | 63 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.2 | 7.2 | 167 | 39 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 161.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.2 | 0.9 | 198 | 45 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 247.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.6 | 4.9 | 332 | 51 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.2 | 3.7 | 320 | 57 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.2 | 3.2 | 301 | 36 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 185.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.3 | 1.4 | 344 | 40 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 278.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.7 | 3.4 | 154 | 47 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.8 | 2.0 | 140 | 61 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.5 | 3.6 | 355 | 43 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 125.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.1 | 3.4 | 333 | 49 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 191.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Opal Dam?
Now 12.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.5 to 15.2 C, max wind 7.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 247 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Opal Dam today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 16:30 (local time). Day length about 9h 54m.
What is the local time in Opal Dam?
Local time is 01:23. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Opal Dam?
Opal Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Opal Dam?
Elevation about 793 m. DEM 796 m.
Where is Opal Dam located?
It is at 44.91165, -102.42211 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Opal Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry