Nd No Name Dam 276 dam
Nd No Name Dam 276
Nd No Name Dam 276, also known as Lunds Valley Creek Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Mountrail County, North Dakota. This dam, completed in 1934, serves the primary purpose of recreation and is regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission. Standing at a height of 9 feet and a length of 260 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet and is classified as an earth dam with stone core and soil foundation.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Nd No Name Dam 276 is a vital component in managing water resources in the Powers Lake-Turtle River watershed. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam is inspected regularly by state authorities and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet. While the dam does not have associated locks or outlet gates, it plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities for the local community.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the significance of dams like Nd No Name Dam 276 in maintaining water security and managing potential risks. By understanding the design, purpose, and regulatory oversight of such structures, we can better appreciate the role they play in safeguarding our communities and natural environments. Through continued monitoring and maintenance, dams like Nd No Name Dam 276 can continue to serve as valuable assets for both recreation and water resource management in North 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 Nd No Name Dam 276 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White Earth River At White Earth | 26 cfs | → |
| E. Fork Shell Creek Nr Parshall | 13 cfs | → |
| Long Creek Nr Noonan | 7 cfs | → |
| Souris River Nr Sherwood | 27 cfs | → |
| Des Lacs River At Foxholm | 0 cfs | → |
| Souris River Nr Foxholm | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nd No Name Dam 276.
Boat launches
- Powers Lake Boating Access
- Smishek Lake Boating Access
- White Earth Dam Boating Access
- Tioga Dam Boating Access
- 102b Avenue Northwest Williams County
- Williams County
Track Nd No Name Dam 276 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Nd No Name Dam 276
Where does the data for Nd No Name Dam 276 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
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