Sawicki Dam; Randy dam
Sawicki Dam; Randy
Located in McLean, North Dakota, the Sawicki Dam, also known as Wetland Site No. 1, is a private earth dam designed by USFWS for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes. This dam stands at a height of 9.9 feet with a structural height of 12.9 feet and a length of 410 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 36.1 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 87.1 acre-feet, the dam serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.
The Sawicki Dam is regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission, ensuring that it meets safety and environmental standards. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not having a condition assessment rating, the dam's risk management measures are in place, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring this vital water infrastructure. With its strategic location on the Painted Woods Creek-TR, the Sawicki Dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply management in the region.
Although there is limited data on the Sawicki Dam's inspection frequency and emergency preparedness, its presence as a water resource structure is crucial for the local community. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the Sawicki Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will find the Sawicki Dam's role in providing essential services and protecting against potential risks both fascinating and essential for the region's water security.
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 Sawicki Dam; Randy -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt Creek Nr Bismarck | 1 cfs | → |
| Square Butte Creek Below Center | 1 cfs | → |
| Heart River Nr Mandan | 70 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Bismarck | 17,400 cfs | → |
| Hay Creek At Main Avenue In Bismarck | 3 cfs | → |
| Apple Creek Nr Menoken | 116 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sawicki Dam; Randy.
Boat launches
Paddle runs
Track Sawicki Dam; Randy in the Snoflo app
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About Sawicki Dam; Randy
Where does the data for Sawicki Dam; Randy 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 Sawicki Dam; Randy.