24 Jul 2024

Jamestown and Pipestem dams increasing releases following a wet pattern

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District will increase releases from Jamestown Dam and Pipestem Dam beginning July 25 in response to an active rainfall pattern over recent months.

29 Mar 2023

Jamestown Dam releases to improve downstream ice conditions

Jamestown Dam will begin making small releases to improve ice conditions downstream of the dam. Small, measured release increases began Wednesday, March 29 and will continue through early next week.

18 Oct 2022

USACE to host Pipestem Dam open house in Jamestown, North Dakota, Nov. 1

OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announced it will begin a multi-year project this fall to rebuild the spillway at Pipestem Dam near Jamestown in Stutsman County, North Dakota. Construction of a modified spillway and new additional features in the spillway area will reduce the likelihood of erosion should the spillway experience significant flow from the Pipestem Reservoir.

1 Apr 2021

USACE announces release plans at Jamestown and Pipestem reservoirs

OMAHA, Neb – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announced that maximum combined releases are not expected to exceed 200 cubic feet per second this year. Significant rainfall could necessitate higher release levels.

27 Jul 2020

Jamestown Reservoir releases increasing after rains

Reservoir releases from Jamestown Dam (North Dakota) are being increased to 350 cubic feet per second.