Eberly Dam; Joseph dam
Eberly Dam; Joseph
Eberly Dam; Joseph, located in North Dakota along Beaver Creek, was completed in 1974 by USDA NRCS and is privately owned. This earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a length of 265 feet, providing a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes. With a surface area of 5 acres and a drainage area of 0.58 square miles, this dam serves as a critical resource for water management in the region.
Managed by the North Dakota State Water Commission, Eberly Dam; Joseph has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk rating. The spillway, with a width of 80 feet, is uncontrolled, and the dam is inspected and regulated by state authorities. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam meets operational guidelines and plays a crucial role in the water infrastructure of Emmons County. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Eberly Dam; Joseph represents a fascinating example of sustainable water management practices in a rural setting.
As a key structure in the St. Paul District, Eberly Dam; Joseph contributes to the overall water security and resilience of the area. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam remains a vital component of the local ecosystem and offers valuable insights into the intersection of water resource management and climate adaptation. With its modest storage capacity and strategic location on Beaver Creek, this earth dam underscores the importance of proactive dam maintenance and monitoring in mitigating potential risks and ensuring the long-term sustainability of water resources in North Dakota.
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 Eberly Dam; Joseph -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek Bl Linton | 33 cfs | → |
| Oak Cr Near Wakpala Sd | 10 cfs | → |
| Long Lake Cr Below Long Lake Nr Moffit | 95 cfs | → |
| Grand R At Little Eagle Sd | 54 cfs | → |
| Cannonball River At Breien | 46 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Eberly Dam; Joseph.
Boat launches
- 96th Street Southeast Emmons County
- Point Of View Road Campbell County
- Emmons County
- State Highway 1804 Emmons County
- 91st Street Southwest Emmons County
Track Eberly Dam; Joseph 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 Eberly Dam; Joseph
Where does the data for Eberly Dam; Joseph 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 Eberly Dam; Joseph.