Seefeldt-Limesand Dam dam
Seefeldt-Limesand Dam
The Seefeldt-Limesand Dam, located in LaMoure, North Dakota, was completed in 1967 by USDA NRCS and serves as a recreational water resource along the James River. With a dam height of 41 feet and a length of 560 feet, the earth-filled structure has a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 14 acres. The dam is regulated by the NDSWC and is rated as having a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment.
Despite being privately owned, the Seefeldt-Limesand Dam is subject to state regulations and inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with regulatory standards. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 150 feet, and although it does not have outlet gates, it serves as a vital recreational resource for the local community. The dam's risk management measures are in place to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation and maintenance.
For water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates, the Seefeldt-Limesand Dam represents a valuable asset for recreational activities and environmental conservation efforts in North Dakota. With its moderate risk assessment and low hazard potential, the dam provides a safe and enjoyable space for visitors to enjoy the beauty of the James River while also highlighting the importance of proper dam management and maintenance in ensuring the sustainability of water resources in the region.
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 Seefeldt-Limesand Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| James River At Lamoure | 452 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Nr Oakes | 20 cfs | → |
| James River At Jamestown | 325 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne River At Lisbon | 707 cfs | → |
| Maple R At Nd-Sd State Line | 31 cfs | → |
| James River At Nd-Sd State Line | 553 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Seefeldt-Limesand Dam.
Track Seefeldt-Limesand Dam 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 Seefeldt-Limesand Dam
Where does the data for Seefeldt-Limesand Dam 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
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