Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit) dam
Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit)
Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit) in North Dakota is a state-owned dam with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. Built in 1938 by the USFWS, this earth dam has a height of 9 feet and a length of 1353 feet, providing a storage capacity of 409 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Missouri River-OS and is regulated by the NDSWC, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit) serves as a vital resource for fire protection and wildlife conservation in Kidder County. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and vertical lift outlet gate ensure proper water management and flood control, supporting a drainage area of 10.89 square miles. Despite being last structurally modified in 1993, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness.
As part of the St. Paul District, Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit) plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem, providing essential habitat for aquatic species and serving as a recreational site for visitors. The dam's surface area of 47 acres and normal storage capacity of 122 acre-feet make it a valuable asset for water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. With a dedicated emergency action plan and updated risk assessment measures, Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit) stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable dam infrastructure in safeguarding our natural environment.
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 Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pipestem Creek Nr Pingree | 25 cfs | → |
| Long Lake Cr Below Long Lake Nr Moffit | 95 cfs | → |
| James River At Jamestown | 325 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Bl Linton | 66 cfs | → |
| James River Above Arrowwood Lake Nr Kensal | 36 cfs | → |
| Apple Creek Nr Menoken | 130 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit).
Boat launches
- 53rd Avenue Southeast Logan County
- Hehn-Schaffer Lake Boating Access
- Logan County
- 42nd Avenue Southeast Kidder County
- 25th Street Southeast Kidder County
Track Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit) 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 Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit)
Where does the data for Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit) 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 Lake George Nwr (Ne Unit).