Little Goose Dam dam
Little Goose Dam
Little Goose Dam in North Dakota is a federally owned structure designed by Ducks Unlimited in 2002, with the primary purpose of serving as a fish and wildlife pond. The dam, completed in 1934, stands at a height of 15 feet and a length of 549 feet along the Little Goose River. Managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in fair condition as of the last assessment in 2015.
Situated in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Little Goose Dam plays a crucial role in regulating the flow of water in the area, with a storage capacity of 334 acre-feet. The dam has undergone modifications in 2002 to enhance its hydraulic and structural components, ensuring its continued effectiveness in managing water resources. With state regulation, inspection, and enforcement in place, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for wildlife conservation and flood control in the region.
The presence of Little Goose Dam not only supports the local ecosystem but also contributes to water management efforts in North Dakota. With controlled outlet gates and a spillway width of 116 feet, the dam is equipped to handle maximum discharges and protect surrounding areas from potential flooding events. Despite its age, Little Goose Dam remains a key asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts, showcasing the importance of sustainable infrastructure for environmental conservation.
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 Little Goose Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle River At Turtle R State Park Nr Arvilla | 25 cfs | → |
| Forest River Nr Fordville | 89 cfs | → |
| Forest River At Minto | 132 cfs | → |
| Goose River Near Portland | 8 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne River Nr Cooperstown | 435 cfs | → |
| Red River Of The North At Grand Forks | 2,280 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Little Goose Dam .
Boat launches
- Larimore Dam
- 35th Avenue Northeast Grand Forks County
- Whitman Dam
- County Road 14 Walsh County
- County Road 35 Mcville
- State Highway 15 Mcville
Track Little Goose 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 Little Goose Dam
Where does the data for Little Goose 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Little Goose Dam .