Adahl-Jones Project dam
Adahl-Jones Project
The Adahl-Jones Project, located in Ramsey, North Dakota, is a federal-owned facility designed by USBOR and completed in 1987. The primary purpose of this Earth-type dam is to serve as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with a storage capacity of 1250 acre-feet and a surface area of 120 acres. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
This project plays a vital role in the management of water resources in the area, specifically for the conservation of fish and wildlife. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and single slide gate outlet provide essential functionality for maintaining the normal storage level of 1080 acre-feet. Although the condition of the dam is currently not rated, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk with appropriate risk management measures in place.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Adahl-Jones Project represents a significant investment in enhancing the natural habitat and providing essential water storage in North Dakota. With its stone core and soil foundation, the dam stands as a testament to sustainable water management practices. As the project continues to be monitored and regulated by state authorities, it serves as a valuable resource for studying the intersection of water infrastructure, environmental conservation, and climate resilience.
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 Adahl-Jones Project -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Starkweather Coulee Nr Webster | 94 cfs | → |
| Mauvais Coulee Nr Cando | 119 cfs | → |
| Edmore Coulee Trib Nr Webster | 119 cfs | → |
| Mauvais Coulee Trib No. 3 Nr Cando | 7 cfs | → |
| Little Coulee Nr Leeds | 1 cfs | → |
| Edmore Coulee Nr Edmore | 68 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Adahl-Jones Project.
Boat launches
- 74th Avenue Northeast 4808, Ramsey County
- Devils Lake
- Chatauqua Avenue Ramsey County
- Rock Island Drive Ramsey County
- Ramsey County
Track Adahl-Jones Project 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 Adahl-Jones Project
Where does the data for Adahl-Jones Project 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 Adahl-Jones Project.