Rundle Du dam
Rundle Du
Rundle Du, located in Slope County, North Dakota, is a Federal-owned dam with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Completed in 1990, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a storage capacity of 260 acre-feet. With a surface area of 37 acres and a drainage area of 1 square mile, Rundle Du is regulated by the Forest Service and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway 60 feet wide.
Despite being classified with a low hazard potential, Rundle Du does pose a moderate risk due to its age and condition, which is currently labeled as "Not Rated." The dam, situated on the South Branch Philbrick stream, plays a crucial role in managing water resources and supporting wildlife in the region. With its strategic location and design, Rundle Du contributes to the conservation efforts and recreational activities in the area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts are drawn to Rundle Du for its ecological significance and the opportunities it provides for wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation. As a Federal-owned structure, it is maintained by the Forest Service and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and effectiveness. The dam's strategic location, design features, and storage capacity make it a valuable asset in the management of water resources in North Dakota, showcasing the importance of sustainable infrastructure for both environmental and recreational purposes.
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 Rundle Du -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Heart River Nr South Heart | · | → |
| Deep Creek Nr Amidon | 0 cfs | → |
| Cannonball River At Regent | 5 cfs | → |
| Green River Nr New Hradec | 0 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri River At Medora | 56 cfs | → |
| Heart River Nr Richardton | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rundle Du.
Boat launches
- 114th Avenue Southwest Stark County
- 8th Street Southwest Stark County
- 30th Avenue Southwest Stark County
Campgrounds
- New England South Park
- Burning Coal Vein Campground
- Burning Coal Vein
- Belfield Dam - Nd Gfd
- Patterson Lake Rec Area Campground
- Sully Creek State Rec Area
Paddle runs
- Southern Boundary Of The South Unit Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park To Northern Boundary Of The South Unit Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park
- Southern Boundary Of The Elkhorn Unit Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park To Northern Boundary Of The Elkhorn Unit Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Track Rundle Du in the Snoflo app
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About Rundle Du
Where does the data for Rundle Du 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 Rundle Du.