Bock Dam East dam
Bock Dam East
Bock Dam East, located in North Dakota, is a federal-owned structure designed by the USFS and regulated by the NDSWC. Completed in 1985, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a height of 12 feet and a length of 400 feet, it has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10.5 acres. The dam is situated on the South Branch Heart River and has a spillway width of 100 feet.
Despite its low hazard potential, Bock Dam East is considered to have a moderate risk level. The dam features a vertical lift outlet gate and is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and functionality. While its condition is currently not rated, the dam's risk management measures are in place to mitigate potential issues. With its strategic location and design, Bock Dam East plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change will find Bock Dam East to be a fascinating example of infrastructure designed for multiple purposes in a dynamic environmental setting. Its role in fire protection, stock maintenance, and small fish pond management highlights the importance of sustainable water resource management. As a regulated structure with moderate risk, the dam's design and management serve as a valuable case study for enthusiasts interested in the intersection of water resources, climate resilience, and infrastructure development.
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 Bock Dam East -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Heart River Nr South Heart | · | → |
| Little Missouri River At Medora | 56 cfs | → |
| Green River Nr New Hradec | 0 cfs | → |
| Deep Creek Nr Amidon | 0 cfs | → |
| Knife River At Manning | 1 cfs | → |
| Cannonball River At Regent | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bock Dam East.
Boat launches
- 114th Avenue Southwest Stark County
- 8th Street Southwest Stark County
- 30th Avenue Southwest Stark County
Campgrounds
- Belfield Dam - Nd Gfd
- Burning Coal Vein Campground
- Burning Coal Vein
- Sully Creek State Rec Area
- Sully Creek State Park Campground
- Medora City Campground
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 Bock Dam East in the Snoflo app
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About Bock Dam East
Where does the data for Bock Dam East 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 Bock Dam East.