Christine dam
Christine
Christine, a local government-owned dam located in Oxbow, North Dakota, serves a critical role in grade stabilization along the Red River in Wilkin County, Minnesota. Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this stone dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a storage capacity of 1502 acre-feet, helping to control water flow and prevent erosion in the area. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Christine has not undergone recent modifications and last underwent inspection in May 2015.
With its primary purpose being grade stabilization, Christine plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from the impacts of flooding and erosion along the Red River. This dam, constructed with a buttress core type, stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management in safeguarding communities and infrastructure from the unpredictable forces of nature. While currently meeting regulatory standards and enforcement requirements, maintaining and monitoring Christine remains crucial to ensuring its continued effectiveness in the face of changing climate conditions.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like Christine in mitigating the impacts of climate change on our water systems is paramount. With its strategic location and role in grade stabilization along the Red River, this dam serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness between water resources, infrastructure, and environmental protection. By staying informed and engaged in the upkeep and management of crucial water infrastructure like Christine, we can work towards building a more resilient and sustainable future in the face of a changing climate.
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 Christine -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River Of The North At Hickson | 795 cfs | → |
| Wild Rice River Nr Abercrombie | 90 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne River Near Kindred | 354 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne R Ab Sheyenne R Diversion Nr Horace | 352 cfs | → |
| South Branch Buffalo River At Sabin | 65 cfs | → |
| Red River Of The North At Fargo | 897 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Christine.
Boat launches
- 52nd Avenue South Fargo
- Red River Trail Fargo
- Old Trail East Street Moorhead
- 170th Avenue Southeast Mooreton Township
Campgrounds
- Wagner Park
- Lindenwood Park
- Jorgen's Hollow Campground
- Kidder Rec Area
- Buffalo River State Park
- Chahinkapa Park Campground
More reservoirs
Track Christine in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Christine
Where does the data for Christine 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 Christine.