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Photo: USACE Pipestem dam and reservoir by Harry Weddington, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Public domain) License

Pipestem Creek

River · Midway Township, North Dakota

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 26 ft³/s over 91 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 06470000, as of Aug 21, 11:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 26 ft³/s over 91 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 11:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
76°F
24°C
Streamflow
28 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.33 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 26 ft³/s over 91 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for North Dakota yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge JAMES RIVER AT JAMESTOWN, ND (5.7 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Pipestem Creek

H: 81° L: 58°
Clear
Clear
64°
|
Feels like 59°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
64%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
66°
3 AM
Clear
60°
6 AM
Clear
61°
9 AM
Sunny
62°
12 PM
Sunny
73°
3 PM
Sunny
79°
6 PM
Overcast
80°
9 PM
Overcast
76°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pipestem Creek?
Pipestem Creek is a river in Midway Township, North Dakota.
What is the water temperature at Pipestem Creek?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Pipestem Creek in Midway Township, North Dakota is 76°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 06470000, 5.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Pipestem Creek?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Pipestem Creek rated?
Pipestem Creek in Midway Township, North Dakota has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 6 reviews.
What amenities does Pipestem Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Pipestem Creek include camping-nearby.

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Midway Township, ND 58401

Midway Township, North Dakota 58401

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