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Jackson Dam

Jackson Dam is a lake in McKenzie, North Dakota.

Jackson Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Jackson Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Jackson Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 47.87335, -103.82381. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Jackson Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Jackson Dam yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Jackson Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Jackson Dam?

    Nearby: Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center (museum, 22 km), Fort Buford State Historic Site (fort, 23 km), Fort Union Trading Post (fort, 27 km), Lewis & Clark State Park (sanctuary, 65 km), Bull Butte (viewpoint, 3 km), Cartwright (attraction, 10 km).