Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20) dam
Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20)
Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20) in North Dakota is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by Moore Engineering in 1988 for flood risk reduction along Beaver Creek. This local government-owned earth dam stands at a height of 75 feet with a length of 1476 feet, providing a storage capacity of 6300 acre-feet to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events. The dam is regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission (NDSWC) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality.
With a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20) is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 600 feet to manage excess water flow during high water events. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a vital resource for the community to mitigate the impact of potential flooding along Beaver Creek. While the dam's condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," regular inspections and maintenance ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the area from flood-related risks. In the event of an emergency, the dam is equipped with a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate for controlled water release.
Overall, Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20) plays a crucial role in safeguarding the Steele, North Dakota area from flood risks, with a focus on public safety and infrastructure resilience. As a key component of the local flood management system, the dam's construction, design, and regulatory oversight ensure its ability to effectively manage water levels and protect the community from potential inundation events. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience can appreciate the importance of Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20) in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety and well-being of the surrounding area.
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 Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Goose River Near Portland | 47 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne River Nr Cooperstown | 596 cfs | → |
| Maple River Nr Hope | 2 cfs | → |
| Turtle River At Turtle R State Park Nr Arvilla | 31 cfs | → |
| Baldhill Creek Nr Dazey | 29 cfs | → |
| Goose River At Hillsboro | 126 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20).
Track Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20) in the Snoflo app
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About Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20)
Where does the data for Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20) 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 Beaver Creek Dam (Bc-20).