Fargo 4th St South Dam dam
Fargo 4th St South Dam
The Fargo 4th St South Dam, also known as Midtown Dam, is a vital structure owned by the local government in Fargo, North Dakota. Completed in 1929, this masonry dam serves the primary purpose of water supply, with a height of 9.7 feet and a length of 200 feet. Situated on the Red River, the dam has a storage capacity of 627 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 194 acres, contributing to the management of water resources in the region.
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Fargo 4th St South Dam has undergone structural modifications in 1961 and 1998 to enhance its functionality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 120 feet and is regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission. While the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, it has not been formally assessed for its condition, highlighting the ongoing need for inspection and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in water management for the community.
Located in Cass County, North Dakota, the Fargo 4th St South Dam plays a crucial role in the water infrastructure of the region, providing a reliable source of water supply and flood control along the Red River. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a key asset in safeguarding water resources and addressing the impacts of climate change on the local 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 Fargo 4th St South Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River Of The North At Fargo | 865 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne River At West Fargo | 362 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne River Diversion At West Fargo | · | → |
| Buffalo River Near Dilworth | 120 cfs | → |
| South Branch Buffalo River At Sabin | 71 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne R Ab Sheyenne R Diversion Nr Horace | 361 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fargo 4th St South Dam.
Track Fargo 4th St South Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Fargo 4th St South Dam
Where does the data for Fargo 4th St South 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 Fargo 4th St South Dam.