Jasper Dam; Del dam
Jasper Dam; Del
Jasper Dam, located in Kidder, North Dakota, was completed in 1992 and serves as a crucial water resource for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. This private Earth dam with a buttress core stands at 26.6 feet high and has a storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 27.9 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Apple Creek-TR, within the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Jasper Dam plays a vital role in the local water management system. With a surface area of 3.9 acres and a drainage area of 0.21 square miles, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway that is 70 feet wide. Furthermore, the dam features an outlet gate for controlled water release, ensuring efficient water flow and management during emergencies. While the dam is not currently rated in terms of condition assessment, its risk assessment is moderate, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance.
Overall, Jasper Dam serves as a key asset for water storage and management in North Dakota, providing essential functions for local fire protection and agriculture. With its strategic location and design, the dam contributes to the overall water infrastructure of the region, enhancing resilience to climate challenges and supporting the sustainable use of water resources in the area.
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 Jasper Dam; Del -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sheyenne River Above Harvey | 21 cfs | → |
| Pipestem Creek Nr Pingree | 25 cfs | → |
| Long Lake Cr Below Long Lake Nr Moffit | 95 cfs | → |
| Apple Creek Nr Menoken | 130 cfs | → |
| James River Above Arrowwood Lake Nr Kensal | 36 cfs | → |
| James River Nr Grace City | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jasper Dam; Del.
Track Jasper Dam; Del in the Snoflo app
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About Jasper Dam; Del
Where does the data for Jasper Dam; Del 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 Jasper Dam; Del.