Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam dam
Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam
Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam, located in Barnes County, North Dakota, serves as a crucial water resource for the area, primarily designated for fish and wildlife management. Constructed in 1936 by Ducks Unlimited and an unknown designer, this earth dam stands at a height of 11 feet with a length of 1800 feet, offering a storage capacity of 4027 acre-feet. With a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, the dam is regulated and inspected by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Despite its key role in water management, Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam is currently rated as being in poor condition, with a very high risk assessment. The last inspection in 2013 revealed the dam's need for structural improvements, leading to a modification in the same year. Although the dam has a limited hazard potential, its risk management measures and overall condition require immediate attention to prevent any potential failures that could impact the surrounding environment and wildlife.
As a critical component of the local ecosystem, Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam's functionality and safety are paramount in maintaining the delicate balance of water resources and wildlife habitats in the region. With proper maintenance and upgrades, this dam can continue to serve its primary purpose effectively while safeguarding the surrounding environment from potential risks and hazards associated with its current condition.
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 Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sheyenne River Below Baldhill Dam | 213 cfs | → |
| James River At Lamoure | 400 cfs | → |
| Maple River Nr Enderlin | 39 cfs | → |
| James River At Jamestown | 451 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne River At Lisbon | 298 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Nr Oakes | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- 109th Avenue Southeast Barnes County
- Mill Road Ransom County
- 63 1/2 Street Southeast North Dakota
- 90th Avenue Southeast Adrian
- 102nd Avenue Southeast North Dakota
Track Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam
Where does the data for Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam 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 Stoney Slough Pool 2 Dam.