Armourdale Dam dam
Armourdale Dam
Armourdale Dam, located in Towner, North Dakota, is a state-owned structure designed by NDSWC and completed in 1961. This earth dam, standing at a height of 45.5 feet, serves primarily as a Fish and Wildlife Pond with a storage capacity of 2162 acre-feet. The dam is situated along the Badger Coulee-TR river and falls under the regulatory authority of the North Dakota State Water Commission.
With a surface area of 79.8 acres and a drainage area of 17 square miles, Armourdale Dam plays a vital role in flood control and water resource management in the region. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and management. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 14 feet and a single valve outlet gate.
Although Armourdale Dam has not been rated for its condition, regular inspections are conducted by the state regulatory agency to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently undetermined, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to address any potential risks associated with the structure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Armourdale Dam serves as a significant example of state-managed infrastructure aimed at enhancing environmental conservation and wildlife habitat in the area.
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 Armourdale Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mauvais Coulee Trib No. 3 Nr Cando | 7 cfs | → |
| Mauvais Coulee Nr Cando | 19 cfs | → |
| Little Coulee Nr Leeds | 36 cfs | → |
| Starkweather Coulee Nr Webster | 20 cfs | → |
| Willow Creek Nr Willow City | 49 cfs | → |
| Edmore Coulee Nr Edmore | 33 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Armourdale Dam.
Track Armourdale Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Armourdale Dam
Where does the data for Armourdale 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Armourdale Dam.