Arrowwood Nwr dam
Arrowwood Nwr
Arrowwood NWR, also known as Jim Lake Drawdown, is a Federal-owned water resource located in Stutsman, North Dakota. Managed by USBOR, this Fish and Wildlife Pond was completed in 1992 with a dam height of 11 feet and a storage capacity of 399 acre-feet. The reservoir covers an area of 100.2 acres and is regulated by the NDSWC, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.
The primary purpose of Arrowwood NWR is for fish and wildlife conservation, providing a habitat for various species in the region. The dam structure is made of earth and stone materials, equipped with a controlled spillway and a single vertical lift outlet gate. Despite being rated as low hazard potential and not currently assessed for condition, the reservoir poses a very high risk due to its location near the James River and surrounding areas.
Located in a beautiful natural setting and serving as a crucial resource for wildlife, Arrowwood NWR is a significant water management project in North Dakota. With its strategic design and state-regulated operations, this reservoir plays a vital role in supporting the local ecosystem and managing water resources effectively. Climate and water enthusiasts will find Arrowwood NWR to be an intriguing example of sustainable water management in action.
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 Arrowwood Nwr -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pipestem Creek Nr Pingree | 25 cfs | → |
| James River Above Arrowwood Lake Nr Kensal | 36 cfs | → |
| James River At Jamestown | 325 cfs | → |
| James River Nr Grace City | 28 cfs | → |
| Baldhill Creek Nr Dazey | 29 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne River Below Baldhill Dam | 673 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Arrowwood Nwr.
Boat launches
- 83rd Avenue Southeast Stutsman County
- 30th Street Southeast Stutsman County
- Stutsman County
- 9th Street Northeast Foster County
Track Arrowwood Nwr in the Snoflo app
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About Arrowwood Nwr
Where does the data for Arrowwood Nwr 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 Arrowwood Nwr.