Richland Co Wrd Dry Dam 1 dam
Richland Co Wrd Dry Dam 1
Richland CO Wrd Dry Dam 1 is a crucial piece of infrastructure in Richland, North Dakota, designed by Houston Engineering to mitigate flood risks along the Wild Rice River. Completed in 1984, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a storage capacity of 347 acre-feet. While it primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction, its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a key asset in the area's water resource management.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission, Richland CO Wrd Dry Dam 1 is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a spillway width of 12 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, the dam is well-equipped to handle potential flood events. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in safeguarding the surrounding communities from flood hazards.
Situated within the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Richland CO Wrd Dry Dam 1 plays a vital role in the region's water resource management. With its strategic location along the Wild Rice River and its capacity to store significant volumes of water, this dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of local and state agencies in addressing climate-related challenges. As climate change continues to pose threats to water resources, the importance of structures like Richland CO Wrd Dry Dam 1 in protecting communities from flooding cannot be overstated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Richland Co Wrd Dry Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bois De Sioux River Near Doran | 46 cfs | → |
| Bois De Sioux River Near White Rock | 5 cfs | → |
| Red River Of The North At Wahpeton | 594 cfs | → |
| Antelope Creek At Dwight | 25 cfs | → |
| Wild Rice River Nr Abercrombie | 89 cfs | → |
| Little Minnesota River Near Peever | 58 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Richland Co Wrd Dry Dam 1.
Boat launches
- 170th Avenue Southeast Mooreton Township
- T149 5800, Traverse County
- Tewaukon Township
- Mn 27 4924, Traverse County
- Mn 27 4906, Traverse County
Track Richland Co Wrd Dry Dam 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Richland Co Wrd Dry Dam 1
Where does the data for Richland Co Wrd Dry Dam 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 Richland Co Wrd Dry Dam 1.