Sediment Pond P-D15-03 dam
Sediment Pond P-D15-03
Sediment Pond P-D15-03 is a privately owned sediment pond located in Beulah, North Dakota, along the Antelope Creek-TR. This earth-type dam has a height of 24 feet and a storage capacity of 363 acre-feet, making it a crucial structure for managing sediment and water flow in the area. It falls under the jurisdiction of the North Dakota State Water Commission and is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Sediment Pond P-D15-03 is considered to have a moderate risk level, requiring ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. The dam has not been rated for its condition, but it has been modified in 2011 for unspecified reasons. The lack of detailed data on the dam's condition and inspection frequency highlights the need for continued assessment and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in sediment control and water resource management.
With a primary purpose of 'Other' and a spillway type of 'Uncontrolled', Sediment Pond P-D15-03 serves a vital role in protecting downstream areas from sediment buildup and ensuring proper drainage during extreme weather events. The dam's location in Mercer County, North Dakota, and its association with the Mine Safety and Health Administration for regulatory oversight emphasize the importance of this structure in safeguarding water resources and the environment in the region.
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 Sediment Pond P-D15-03 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Knife River At Hazen | 50 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek At Zap | 14 cfs | → |
| Knife River Nr Golden Valley | 10 cfs | → |
| Deepwater Creek At Mouth Nr Raub | 4 cfs | → |
| Square Butte Creek Below Center | 1 cfs | → |
| Sweetbriar Creek Nr Judson | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sediment Pond P-D15-03.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
Track Sediment Pond P-D15-03 in the Snoflo app
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About Sediment Pond P-D15-03
Where does the data for Sediment Pond P-D15-03 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.
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