Elsperger Marsh dam
Elsperger Marsh
Elsperger Marsh, located in Ramsey County, North Dakota, is a Federal-owned Fish and Wildlife Pond built in 1997 along the Mauvais Coulee stream. The dam, primarily made of Earth with Stone core types, stands at a height of 7 feet and has a storage capacity of 2752 acre-feet. With a surface area of 294 acres and a drainage area of 1.62 square miles, Elsperger Marsh serves as a habitat for various wildlife species in the region.
Managed by the North Dakota State Water Commission, Elsperger Marsh has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as 'Not Rated' in terms of condition assessment. The spillway, an uncontrolled type with a width of 50 feet, helps regulate water levels, while the outlet gates are of the Vertical Lift design. Despite its moderate risk, the marsh plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance in the area and provides a safe haven for wildlife, making it a key resource for conservationists and climate enthusiasts alike.
As a part of the Omaha District, Elsperger Marsh contributes to the overall water resource management efforts in the region. While the dam has not been recently inspected, its state-regulated status ensures that it undergoes regular permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures to maintain its functionality and safety. With its strategic location and purpose, Elsperger Marsh stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and conservation practices in the face of changing climate dynamics.
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 Elsperger Marsh -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Redwater River At Circle Mt | 14 cfs | → |
| Nelson Creek Near Van Norman Mt | 168 cfs | → |
| Yellowstone River At Glendive Mt | 14,600 cfs | → |
| Missouri River Near Wolf Point Mt | 7,580 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elsperger Marsh.
Track Elsperger Marsh 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 Elsperger Marsh
Where does the data for Elsperger Marsh 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 Elsperger Marsh.