Fargo 12th Ave. N. Dam Dam
Fargo 12th Ave. N. Dam
The Fargo 12th Ave. N. Dam, located in Cass County, North Dakota, is a vital structure managed by the City of Fargo for water supply purposes along the Red River. This masonry dam, completed in 1933, stands at a height of 7.7 feet and has a storage capacity of 183 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 6,800 acres. With a spillway width of 108 feet and a hazard potential rated as low, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
The dam has undergone structural modifications in 1968 and 1981 to ensure its continued effectiveness and safety. Despite not being currently rated for condition assessment, the Fargo 12th Ave. N. Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the North Dakota State Water Commission. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of surrounding communities.
In conclusion, the Fargo 12th Ave. N. Dam is a key infrastructure element in the region's water management system, providing essential services for water supply while being subject to regulatory oversight and maintenance to uphold its functionality and safety standards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam represents a critical component of the local landscape, serving as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Fargo 12th Ave. N. Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River Of The North At Fargo | 585 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne River At West Fargo | 299 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne River Diversion At West Fargo | · | → |
| Buffalo River Near Dilworth | 67 cfs | → |
| South Branch Buffalo River At Sabin | 44 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne R Ab Sheyenne R Diversion Nr Horace | 247 cfs | → |
About Fargo 12th Ave. N. Dam
Where does the data for Fargo 12th Ave. N. 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 below 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.
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.