Huska Dam; Raymond dam
Huska Dam; Raymond
Huska Dam in Raymond, North Dakota is a privately owned irrigation dam completed in 1998, with a normal storage capacity of 69.9 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 132.4 acre-feet. Situated on North Creek-TR, this earth dam with a core of stone and soil foundation serves the primary purpose of irrigation in the region. With a height of 16.6 feet and a spillway width of 40 feet, the dam has a low hazard potential and is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the North Dakota State Water Commission.
Located in Stark County, North Dakota, Huska Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and agricultural activities in the area. The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. Although the condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," the dam has not undergone any recent modifications, and its last inspection was conducted in July 1997. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is vital for supporting the local irrigation needs and maintaining water resources in the region.
With its strategic location and design, Huska Dam contributes to the sustainability of water resources and climate resilience in North Dakota. The dam's presence ensures reliable water supply for irrigation purposes, enabling agricultural activities to thrive in the region. As a regulated and inspected structure, Huska Dam underscores the importance of proactive risk management and emergency preparedness in safeguarding water resources and infrastructure for the benefit of the community and the environment.
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 Huska Dam; Raymond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Heart River Nr South Heart | 2 cfs | → |
| Green River Nr New Hradec | 2 cfs | → |
| Knife River At Manning | 1 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri River At Medora | 46 cfs | → |
| Deep Creek Nr Amidon | 0 cfs | → |
| Heart River Nr Richardton | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Huska Dam; Raymond.
Boat launches
- 114th Avenue Southwest Stark County
- 8th Street Southwest Stark County
- 30th Avenue Southwest Stark County
Campgrounds
- Patterson Lake Rec Area Campground
- Belfield Dam - Nd Gfd
- Roundup Horse Group Campground
- Cottonwood - Theodore Roosevelt National Park
- Sully Creek State Rec Area
- 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 Huska Dam; Raymond in the Snoflo app
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About Huska Dam; Raymond
Where does the data for Huska Dam; Raymond 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 Huska Dam; Raymond.