J. Clark Salyer #357 Dam dam
J. Clark Salyer #357 Dam
J. Clark Salyer #357 Dam, located in Renville County, North Dakota, plays a crucial role in managing water resources along the Souris River. Built in 1936 by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the dam primarily serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, providing essential habitat for aquatic species in the region. With a height of 16 feet and a length of 3352 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 77,371 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5001 acres.
The dam underwent modifications in 1992 to enhance its hydraulic and structural components, ensuring its continued functionality and safety. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected by the Fish and Wildlife Service, with the last assessment conducted in September 2020. The condition of the dam was rated as fair during the inspection, highlighting the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring to preserve its integrity.
With its vital role in supporting the local ecosystem and managing water resources, J. Clark Salyer #357 Dam stands as a testament to the dedication of federal agencies in safeguarding our natural environment. As a key component of the water infrastructure in North Dakota, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 J. Clark Salyer #357 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Souris River Nr Sherwood | 27 cfs | → |
| Souris River Nr Westhope | 153 cfs | → |
| Des Lacs River At Foxholm | 0 cfs | → |
| Souris River Nr Foxholm | 0 cfs | → |
| Long Creek Nr Noonan | 7 cfs | → |
| White Earth River At White Earth | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near J. Clark Salyer #357 Dam .
Boat launches
- 104th Street Northwest 7131, Burke County
- Moose Creek No. 33
- State Highway 28 Renville County
- County Road 26 Renville County
Track J. Clark Salyer #357 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About J. Clark Salyer #357 Dam
Where does the data for J. Clark Salyer #357 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
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