Yegen Dam dam
Yegen Dam
Yegen Dam, also known as Cypert Park Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Burleigh, North Dakota. Completed in 1947, this masonry dam on Apple Creek has a height of 13.5 feet and a length of 120 feet, providing irrigation for the surrounding area. Despite its moderate hazard potential, the dam is currently classified as having a low risk due to its condition not being rated. The dam is state-regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission, ensuring that it is regularly inspected and enforced to meet safety standards.
With a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet and a spillway width of 56 feet, Yegen Dam serves a vital role in water resource management in the area. While the dam has not undergone recent modifications or inspections, it remains in a moderate risk category, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The primary purpose of the dam is irrigation, highlighting its importance in providing water for agricultural activities in the region.
As a key structure in the St. Paul District, Yegen Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in North Dakota. With a focus on irrigation and a history dating back to the mid-20th century, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions. Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate will find Yegen Dam to be a fascinating example of infrastructure designed to support both human needs and environmental sustainability.
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 Yegen Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Creek Nr Menoken | 116 cfs | → |
| Hay Creek At Main Avenue In Bismarck | 4 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Bismarck | 17,600 cfs | → |
| Burnt Creek Nr Bismarck | 1 cfs | → |
| Heart River Nr Mandan | 74 cfs | → |
| Long Lake Cr Below Long Lake Nr Moffit | 95 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Yegen Dam.
Boat launches
- 93rd Street Northeast Burleigh County
- Downing Street 4008, Bismarck
- River Road Bismarck
- Mills Avenue Bismarck
- Burleigh County
- Desert Road Burleigh County
Campgrounds
- General Sibley City Park
- Crown Butte Dam
- Oceti Sakowin Camp
- Red Warrior Camp
- Sacred Stone Camp
- Hazelton City Park Campground
Paddle runs
Track Yegen Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Yegen Dam
Where does the data for Yegen 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 Yegen Dam.