Berckerley Dam dam
Berckerley Dam
Berckerley Dam, also known as Jarvis Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Barnes, North Dakota. Completed in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA), this earth dam serves primarily for fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond. With a height of 18 feet and a storage capacity of 152 acre-feet, the dam is regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission (NDSWC) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures.
Situated on the Sheyenne River, the Berckerley Dam has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is constructed with a stone core and soil foundation. While it does not have outlet gates or associated structures, the dam is designed to meet the needs of the local community for water resource management and emergency preparedness. With a risk management plan in place, the dam ensures the safety and stability of the surrounding area in the event of a potential hazard.
Managed by the local government and with oversight from the NDSWC, Berckerley Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for the region's water resource management. With its historical significance and functional purposes, the dam continues to serve the community for fire protection, stock watering, and recreational activities. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, the intricate details of this dam's design and purpose make it a fascinating structure worth exploring and understanding in the context of North Dakota's water management efforts.
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 Berckerley Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sheyenne River Below Baldhill Dam | 213 cfs | → |
| James River At Jamestown | 448 cfs | → |
| Maple River Nr Enderlin | 40 cfs | → |
| Baldhill Creek Nr Dazey | 22 cfs | → |
| James River At Lamoure | 413 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne River At Lisbon | 280 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Berckerley Dam.
Boat launches
- 109th Avenue Southeast Barnes County
- Mill Road Ransom County
- 90th Avenue Southeast Adrian
- 63 1/2 Street Southeast North Dakota
- 102nd Avenue Southeast North Dakota
- Stutsman County
Track Berckerley Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Berckerley Dam
Where does the data for Berckerley 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 Berckerley Dam.