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Sarnia Dam

Sarnia Dam is a lake in Nelson, North Dakota.

Sarnia 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 Sarnia 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 Sarnia Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.15261, -98.08467. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Sarnia Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Sarnia Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Sarnia Dam?

    Nearby: Stump Lake (lake, 45 km), Myra Arboretum (park, 53 km), Turtle River State Park (park, 62 km), North Branch Forest River Number 3 Dam (lake, 24 km), Tofthagen Library and Museum (museum, 29 km), Grace Lutheran Church (church, 29 km).