Schiermeister Dam; William dam
Schiermeister Dam; William
Located in Emmons, North Dakota, the Schiermeister Dam, also known as William Dam, was completed in 1979 by the USDA NRCS. This private dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock management, and as a small fish pond. Standing at a height of 19 feet and with a length of 150 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet and a surface area of 17 acres. It is regulated by the NDSWC and is classified as having a low hazard potential.
The Schiermeister Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, particularly for fire protection and livestock use. The dam is situated on the Horse Head Creek-TR river/stream, with a drainage area of 0.66 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating, indicating the importance of proper risk management measures. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, regular inspections, enforcement, and maintenance are carried out to ensure its safety and functionality.
With its earth dam type and stone core, the Schiermeister Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management in North Dakota. As a privately owned structure, it provides essential support for local communities and ecosystems. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will appreciate the dam's role in safeguarding water supply for various purposes while maintaining a balance between human needs and environmental sustainability.
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 Schiermeister Dam; William -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek Bl Linton | 29 cfs | → |
| Long Lake Cr Below Long Lake Nr Moffit | 95 cfs | → |
| Cannonball River At Breien | 42 cfs | → |
| Apple Creek Nr Menoken | 127 cfs | → |
| Hay Creek At Main Avenue In Bismarck | 3 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Bismarck | 14,100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schiermeister Dam; William.
Boat launches
- 63rd Street Morton County
- State Highway 1804 Emmons County
- 79th Street Southwest Emmons County
- Cannon Ball
- Nature Trail Emmons County
Track Schiermeister Dam; William in the Snoflo app
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About Schiermeister Dam; William
Where does the data for Schiermeister Dam; William 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 Schiermeister Dam; William.