Consolidation Coal Co. Pd #003 dam
Consolidation Coal Co. Pd #003
Consolidation Coal Co. Pd #003 is a privately owned earth dam located in Ward, North Dakota, specifically along Bowers Coulee. This fish and wildlife pond, completed in 1979, serves as a crucial resource for the surrounding area, with a normal storage capacity of 11.6 acre-feet and a total storage of 50.8 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 33 feet and has a surface area of 1.2 acres, making it a vital component of the local ecosystem.
Despite its low hazard potential, Consolidation Coal Co. Pd #003 is regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission, ensuring that it meets necessary safety standards. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet, and it is inspected, permitted, and enforced by the state regulatory agency. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, its risk assessment is deemed moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
With its primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife, Consolidation Coal Co. Pd #003 plays a vital role in the local ecosystem and water resource management. As a privately owned structure, it stands as a testament to the collaboration between private entities and state regulatory agencies in ensuring the sustainability and safety of water resources in North Dakota. The dam's design by D'APPOLONIA ENG showcases the expertise and innovation involved in creating and maintaining essential infrastructure for both wildlife and the community.
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 Consolidation Coal Co. Pd #003 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Souris River Nr Verendrye | 30 cfs | → |
| Wintering River Nr Karlsruhe | 21 cfs | → |
| Souris River Above Minot | 10 cfs | → |
| Souris River Nr Foxholm | 0 cfs | → |
| Des Lacs River At Foxholm | 0 cfs | → |
| Deep River Nr Upham | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Consolidation Coal Co. Pd #003.
Boat launches
- 18th Avenue North Ward County
- 24th Street Northwest Mclean County
- 32nd Boulevard North Mchenry County
- Crooked Lake North Boating Access
- 17th Street Northwest Mclean County
Campgrounds
- Velva City Park
- Max City Rv Park
- Butte City Park
- Surrey Rv Park
- Granville City Park
- Rice Lake County Park
Paddle runs
Track Consolidation Coal Co. Pd #003 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 Consolidation Coal Co. Pd #003
Where does the data for Consolidation Coal Co. Pd #003 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 Consolidation Coal Co. Pd #003.