Spring Water Lake Dam dam
Spring Water Lake Dam
Spring Water Lake Dam, located in Emmons, North Dakota, was completed in 1937 by the USFWS for the primary purposes of fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. This earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and spans 590 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Situated on Beaver Creek-Tr, the dam serves as a critical resource in the region, with a drainage area of 35.5 square miles and a surface area of 6 acres.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, Spring Water Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. The spillway, with a width of 106 feet, is uncontrolled, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. While the dam is not currently rated for its condition, it poses a moderate risk, highlighting the need for ongoing risk assessment and management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
In the hands of federal ownership, Spring Water Lake Dam remains a key feature in the local landscape, providing essential services for both wildlife and the surrounding community. Its historical significance and functional design make it a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand the intricate balance between human intervention and natural ecosystems in sustaining our environment.
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 Spring Water Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek Bl Linton | 33 cfs | → |
| Long Lake Cr Below Long Lake Nr Moffit | 95 cfs | → |
| Cannonball River At Breien | 46 cfs | → |
| Apple Creek Nr Menoken | 116 cfs | → |
| Oak Cr Near Wakpala Sd | 10 cfs | → |
| Hay Creek At Main Avenue In Bismarck | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spring Water Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- 96th Street Southeast Emmons County
- State Highway 1804 Emmons County
- Nature Trail Emmons County
- 79th Street Southwest Emmons County
- Cannon Ball
Track Spring Water Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Spring Water Lake Dam
Where does the data for Spring Water Lake 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 Spring Water Lake Dam.