Stoney Slough Pool 1 Dam dam
Stoney Slough Pool 1 Dam
Stoney Slough Pool 1 Dam, also known as Trager Dam, is a federal-owned structure located in Barnes, North Dakota. Built in 1936 by Ducks Unlimited and an unknown designer, this earth-type dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond along Spring Creek. Standing at a height of 15 feet with a length of 1860 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 880 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 83 acres within a drainage area of 56.88 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as poor during its last inspection in August 2013. The structure has faced modifications in 1996 to address structural concerns, and it is under the regulatory oversight of the Fish and Wildlife Service. With a primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife activities, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. It is essential for enthusiasts of water resources and climate to monitor the maintenance and condition of Stoney Slough Pool 1 Dam, as it continues to serve both ecological and regulatory functions in the area.
The dam's location in a federal wildlife area, its association with the Fish and Wildlife Service, and its historical significance make Stoney Slough Pool 1 Dam a noteworthy site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. The dam's role in providing habitat for fish and wildlife, along with its impact on the surrounding ecosystem, highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures. As climate change continues to affect water resources, understanding the condition and management of dams like Stoney Slough Pool 1 Dam is crucial for ensuring the sustainability of these vital ecosystems.
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 Stoney Slough Pool 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sheyenne River Below Baldhill Dam | 213 cfs | → |
| James River At Lamoure | 413 cfs | → |
| James River At Jamestown | 448 cfs | → |
| Maple River Nr Enderlin | 40 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne River At Lisbon | 280 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Nr Oakes | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stoney Slough Pool 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- 109th Avenue Southeast Barnes County
- Mill Road Ransom County
- 63 1/2 Street Southeast North Dakota
- 90th Avenue Southeast Adrian
- 102nd Avenue Southeast North Dakota
Track Stoney Slough Pool 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Stoney Slough Pool 1 Dam
Where does the data for Stoney Slough Pool 1 Dam 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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