Twin Lakes Park D.2 (Low) dam
Twin Lakes Park D.2 (Low)
Twin Lakes Park D.2 (Low), also known as Spring Lake Park, is a local government-owned recreational area located in Williams, North Dakota. The park features an earth dam that was completed in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), with a dam height of 20 feet and a length of 220 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 108.2 acre-feet and a surface area of 15.1 acres, making it an important water resource for the surrounding community.
Despite its age, Twin Lakes Park D.2 (Low) has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam has not been inspected since September 2000, but it is regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission (NDSWC) and meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. While the dam is considered to be in "not rated" condition, it is still deemed safe for recreational activities and serves as a valuable asset for water storage and conservation in the area.
Overall, Twin Lakes Park D.2 (Low) serves as a vital recreational and water resource for the community of WILLISTON. With its historical significance and functional design, the earth dam provides a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors while also contributing to water management efforts in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Twin Lakes Park D.2 (Low) becomes increasingly crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water supply.
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 Twin Lakes Park D.2 (Low) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Muddy River Bl Cow Creek Nr Williston | 22 cfs | → |
| Charbonneau Creek Nr Charbonneau | 0 cfs | → |
| Missouri River Near Culbertson Mt | 5,700 cfs | → |
| White Earth River At White Earth | 26 cfs | → |
| Yellowstone River Near Sidney Mt | 16,600 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri River Nr Watford City | 37 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Twin Lakes Park D.2 (Low).
Boat launches
- Trenton
- Lund's Landing Boat Ramp
- Buford
- Church Street Ray
- Mckenzie County
- Fairview Bridge Mckenzie County
Track Twin Lakes Park D.2 (Low) 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 Twin Lakes Park D.2 (Low)
Where does the data for Twin Lakes Park D.2 (Low) 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 Twin Lakes Park D.2 (Low).