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Dickinson Dam Information
Dickinson Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 0.5 miles from Dickinson, Stark, North Dakota.
The dam, which is on the Heart River, was primarily built for Irrigation purposes, but also serves for Water Supply benefits.
The dam was designed by US Bureau of Reclamation and commissioned in 1950 and is currently owned by US Bureau of Reclamation.
Dickinson Dam Structure
The Dickinson Dam is approximately 2,275 feet (693 m) long, 49 feet (15 m) high and has a structural volume of 324,000 cubic yards (247,716 cubic metres).
Dickinson Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 8,612 acre-ft (10,623 Ml) and maximum capacity of 26,595 acre-ft (32,804 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 2,158 acres (873 ha) and the total catchment area is 406 square miles (1,052 square kilometres).
Dickinson Dam Spillway
The dam has a 200 feet (61 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 104790 cubic feet per second (2967 cubic metres per second).
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Dickinson Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Dickinson Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 21:53 |
| Sunrise | 07:09 |
| Sunset | 18:03 |
| Temperature (°F) | 47 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 40 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 0 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1020 |
| Humidity (%) | 36 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 18 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Dickinson Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 38 | 60 | 49 | 1024 | 30 | 22 | 39 | SSE | 0 | - |  |
| Wed | 44 | 79 | 67 | 1006 | 19 | 15 | 33 | S | 0 | - | |
| Thu | 48 | 67 | 63 | 999 | 32 | 18 | 37 | NW | 0 | - |  |
| Fri | 40 | 49 | 35 | 1017 | 80 | 18 | 27 | N | 100 | 5 |  |
| Sat | 37 | 57 | 48 | 1024 | 46 | 11 | 28 | SSW | 0 | - |  |
| Sun | 48 | 65 | 62 | 1010 | 56 | 11 | 31 | S | 0 | - | |
| Mon | 49 | 58 | 53 | 1009 | 57 | 14 | 22 | WNW | 60 | 0 | |
| Tue | 42 | 59 | 52 | 1017 | 35 | 10 | 23 | W | 36 | 0 | |
Dickinson Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Dickinson Dam is in North Dakota.
Dickinson Dam is in Stark County.
Dickinson Dam is 49 feet high.
Dickinson Dam is 2,275 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams