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West Fargo Closes Flood Diversion Gates

The city of Fargo was reportedly going to follow suit, but felt that conditions had dried up enough where it was no longer necessary.

May 22, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The weather has dried up but that doesn’t mean officials aren’t still worried about the heavy amount of recent rainfall. That’s why West Fargo decided to close the Sheyenne River diversion gates. Officials worked with Southeast Cass Water Resource District to initiate those north and south gate closures. The city says the rain combined with…

Spring Flooding Concerns Lead to Increased Releases at Baldhill Dam

January 19, 2023

TJ Nelson,

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — The outflow on Baldhill Dam near Valley City will be increased next week due to an increased potential for spring flooding. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says although the area experienced moderate to severe drought last year, snowpack measured in the drainage area above the dam indicates an increased potential for flooding. The reservoir will…

Levee Watch Volunteers Needed in Valley City as Sheyenne River Rises

May 1, 2022

TJ Nelson,

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — Valley City is looking for levee watch volunteers to cover four-hour shifts now through at least Wednesday. Call the Flood Hotline to sign up: 701-890-7848. The Sheyenne River has jumped a foot since Friday and is sitting at just over 18 feet with a crest forecast Sunday night of 18.1 feet. The record of 20.6…

Officials eyeing Valley City levees with rain in forecast

April 28, 2022

Site Staff,

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) – With more rain on the forecast for this weekend, Valley City is preparing for another flood warning but they might feel more prepared this time. With some areas of Valley City underwater, the Army Corps of Engineers is helping the city monitor the Sheyenne River’s water levels from the Baldhill Dam, making sure the city…

Flood Fight Updates for Valley City and Grand Forks-East Grand Forks

April 26, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers levee work in Valley City has almost wrapped up as the Sheyenne River slowly rises. Flood protection infrastructure is built to 20.5 feet, that is two feet above the projected crest of 18.5 feet sometime on Monday. The levels at the Baldhill Dam and Lake Ashtabula are taken into consideration in…

Emergency Temporary Levees Being Built In Valley City Ahead of Sheyenne River Crest

April 25, 2022

TJ Nelson,

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — Emergency temporary levees are being built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Valley City. The corps awarded a $1.6 million contract to Strata Corporation to protect low-lying areas within the city. Gov. Doug Burgum was on hand to get a briefing. Flood protection is being built to 20.5 feet, two feet above the…

Corps To Increase Flows And Lower Lake Ashtabula by 6 Inches

April 21, 2022

KVRR Staff,

BARNES CO., N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is increasing outflow from Baldhill Dam north of Valley City in order to lower Lake Ashtabula by as much as six inches in the wake of last week’s winter storm. The Corps said the historic late winter storm produced as much moisture as a typical winter and with melting expected…

Increased Water Outflow from Dam may Cause Unsafe Ice Conditions

The increased water outflow is due to recent snow surveys.

January 10, 2020

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VALLEY CITY, N.D.–The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin adjusting the amount of water released from its Baldhill Dam near Valley City possibly creating unsafe ice conditions nearby. Water management officials will begin releasing 400 cubic feet per second of water on Monday, January 13 to increase the flood storage capacity within Lake Ashtabula. The increased water outflow is…

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Increases Releases Baldhill Dam

The extra water could flood low lying areas and roads

October 15, 2019

TJ Nelson,

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — Minor flooding is expected along the Sheyenne River downstream of Baldhill Dam near Valley City. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is increasing releases from the dam following the snowstorm. They are encouraging lakeshore property owners on Lake Ashtabula to take necessary precautions to protect their property. The extra water could flood low lying areas and roads….