West Pond dam
West Pond
West Pond, located in Cass County, North Dakota, is a regulated water resource managed by the North Dakota State Water Commission. The dam at West Pond has a height of 11.7 feet and a storage capacity of 387.8 acre-feet, providing important water storage for the surrounding area. The primary purpose of the dam is listed as "Other," indicating its versatility in serving various water resource needs in the region.
Despite its significant storage capacity and strategic location, the condition of the dam at West Pond is currently listed as "Not Rated," with the hazard potential labeled as "Undetermined." This suggests a need for further assessment and evaluation to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the structure. With the dam's condition assessment pending, its emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures remain undetermined, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance for this essential water resource.
Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate in the region may find West Pond to be a fascinating case study in water management and infrastructure. As the dam continues to be regulated by the State Water Commission and its condition evaluated, there is an opportunity for stakeholders to engage in the preservation and sustainable use of this critical water resource for the benefit of the local community and 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 West Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River Of The North At Hickson | 795 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne R Ab Sheyenne R Diversion Nr Horace | 352 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne River Near Kindred | 354 cfs | → |
| South Branch Buffalo River At Sabin | 65 cfs | → |
| Red River Of The North At Fargo | 897 cfs | → |
| Wild Rice River Nr Abercrombie | 90 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near West Pond.
Boat launches
- 52nd Avenue South Fargo
- Red River Trail Fargo
- Old Trail East Street Moorhead
- 170th Avenue Southeast Mooreton Township
Track West Pond 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 West Pond
Where does the data for West Pond 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 Undetermined 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 West Pond.