Location & Surroundings
School Section Dam is a dam in South Dakota, United States, at 909 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ellsworth Air Force Base, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 2230 km to the east. The nearest airport is Running Colors Airport, 11 km away.
Overview
School Section 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° 15' 28" N, 102° 58' 30" W
- Elevation 909 m (DEM: 909 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 01:26
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 16:34
- Day length 9 h 57 min
Nearby
Weather in School Section Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for School Section Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.1 to 18.3 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 266 W/m2.
Temperature
12.4 C
Wind
3.7 m/s NW (323 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,019.0 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 12.4 | 3.7 | 323 | 48 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.7 | 2.5 | 248 | 60 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.1 | 3.4 | 194 | 52 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 7.9 | 182 | 31 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 163.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.5 | 4.2 | 259 | 38 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 266.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.0 | 5.2 | 314 | 48 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.4 | 2.7 | 319 | 58 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.5 | 1.8 | 322 | 40 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 190.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.9 | 2.3 | 94 | 48 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 289.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.2 | 4.5 | 169 | 53 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.3 | 3.0 | 319 | 58 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.4 | 6.0 | 342 | 43 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 142.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.2 | 4.7 | 331 | 52 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 235.9 | 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 School Section Dam?
Now 12.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.1 to 18.3 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 266 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 School Section Dam today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 16:34 (local time). Day length about 9h 57m.
What is the local time in School Section Dam?
Local time is 01:26. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is School Section Dam?
School Section Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of School Section Dam?
Elevation about 909 m. DEM 909 m.
Where is School Section Dam located?
It is at 44.25782, -102.97498 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is School Section Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry