Raleigh Dam dam
Raleigh Dam
Raleigh Dam, located in Grant County, North Dakota, serves as a vital recreational resource along Dogtooth Creek, boasting a height of 48.2 feet and a length of 860 feet. Completed in 1910, this earth dam provides a serene surface area of 67.4 acres and a normal storage capacity of 804.9 acre-feet. With a significant hazard potential, the dam underwent modifications in 1988 to enhance its foundation, hydraulic, and structural components.
Managed by the North Dakota State Water Commission, Raleigh Dam is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 125 feet and outlet gates including two slide (sluice) gates and one valve. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the condition of Raleigh Dam is currently not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold its integrity and safeguard against potential hazards.
As a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Raleigh Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable dam management in preserving natural landscapes and enhancing recreational opportunities. With its rich history dating back over a century, this earth dam continues to provide a picturesque setting for outdoor activities while serving a crucial role in water storage and flood control along Dogtooth Creek in the heart of North Dakota.
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 Raleigh Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cannonball River Nr Raleigh | 16 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Nr Raleigh | 20 cfs | → |
| Antelope Creek Nr Carson | 5 cfs | → |
| Cannonball River At Breien | 47 cfs | → |
| Big Muddy Creek Near Almont | 4 cfs | → |
| Heart River At Stark Bridge Nr Judson | 55 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Raleigh Dam.
Campgrounds
Track Raleigh Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Raleigh Dam
Where does the data for Raleigh 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 Significant 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 Raleigh Dam.