Syvrud Dam; M G dam
Syvrud Dam; M G
Syvrud Dam, located in Morton County, North Dakota, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1965, the dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans a length of 204 feet, providing a storage capacity of 48 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Sweet Briar Creek and is regulated by the state with inspection and enforcement measures in place to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Syvrud Dam is considered a relatively stable structure. The spillway, classified as uncontrolled, has a width of 107 feet. The dam does not have outlet gates and is not associated with any other structures. While the condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," the dam is regularly inspected by state authorities to mitigate any potential risks and ensure public safety. Overall, Syvrud Dam serves as a vital recreational resource for the community while also contributing to water management efforts in the region.
Despite its simple design and low hazard potential, Syvrud Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities and supporting water management in the area. Managed by a private entity and designed by the USDA NRCS, the dam stands as a testament to effective collaboration between government agencies and private stakeholders. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Syvrud Dam will become increasingly important for maintaining water security and providing recreational amenities for local residents and visitors alike.
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 Syvrud Dam; M G -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetbriar Creek Nr Judson | 2 cfs | → |
| Heart River Nr Mandan | 74 cfs | → |
| Heart River At Stark Bridge Nr Judson | 55 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Bismarck | 17,600 cfs | → |
| Burnt Creek Nr Bismarck | 1 cfs | → |
| Square Butte Creek Below Center | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Syvrud Dam; M G.
Boat launches
- I 94 Mandan
- River Road Bismarck
- Mills Avenue Bismarck
- Downing Street 4008, Bismarck
- Burleigh County
- State Highway 1806 Morton County
Campgrounds
- Crown Butte Dam
- Sweetbriar Lake - Southeast Ramp - Nd Gfd
- Sweet Briar Lake
- Sweetbriar Lake-Northwest Ramp - Nd Gfd
- North City Park
- General Sibley City Park
Paddle runs
Track Syvrud Dam; M G in the Snoflo app
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About Syvrud Dam; M G
Where does the data for Syvrud Dam; M G 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 Syvrud Dam; M G.