Meyer Dam; Walter A dam
Meyer Dam; Walter A
Meyer Dam, also known as Walter A. Meyer Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Morton County, North Dakota. This earth dam, designed by Richard B. Kjonaas, serves multiple purposes and is regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission. With a height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, the dam is situated on Chantapeta Creek and covers a drainage area of 1.84 square miles.
Constructed in 1984, Meyer Dam has undergone modifications to its foundation and structure to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a high risk level, indicating the need for effective risk management measures. The condition of the dam has not been rated, and its emergency action plan status and inundation maps are currently unspecified.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of Meyer Dam in managing and storing water in this region of North Dakota. As a regulated structure with a history of modifications, the dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply management in the area. The data provided offers insight into the dam's design, purpose, and risk level, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such infrastructure for the safety and security of the surrounding communities.
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 Meyer Dam; Walter A -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cannonball River At Breien | 47 cfs | → |
| Heart River At Stark Bridge Nr Judson | 55 cfs | → |
| Big Muddy Creek Near Almont | 4 cfs | → |
| Cannonball River Nr Raleigh | 16 cfs | → |
| Antelope Creek Nr Carson | 5 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Nr Raleigh | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Meyer Dam; Walter A.
Boat launches
- State Highway 1806 Morton County
- Desert Road Burleigh County
- 63rd Street Morton County
- Downing Street 4008, Bismarck
- Mills Avenue Bismarck
- Burleigh County
Track Meyer Dam; Walter A in the Snoflo app
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About Meyer Dam; Walter A
Where does the data for Meyer Dam; Walter A 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 Meyer Dam; Walter A.