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Garrison Dam Tailrace

Pick City, North Dakota, United States

Garrison Dam Tailrace is a specifically named ND destination documented by a current managing, operator or established regional dive source.

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WaterFreshwater
AccessUse only when current law, dam operations, water release and local conditions explicitly permit; obtain an expert local briefing.
ExperienceExpert river divers trained for strong current, turbulence, entanglement, low visibility and cold water
Maximum depthRoute-specific; obtain a current local or operator briefing
Best seasonSeason, weather, water level, closures, park rules and operator availability control access.
VisibilityVariable and easily disturbed; obtain a current local report.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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No recent diver reports from the past 14 days

A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Named local dive terrain, wildlife or submerged features documented by the cited source.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Access, parking, launch rules, weather and operating status can change without notice; verify directly before departure.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Potentially severe current and turbulence, dam operations, cold water, low visibility, debris, entanglement and rapidly changing release conditions.

At the site

Facilities and support

Facilities are not guaranteed; confirm with the managing source or operator.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.