Fessenden Dam

North Dakota — Wells County — James River

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyWells
RiverJames River
Coordinates47.69681, -99.60553

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage430 acre-ft
Max Storage430 acre-ft
Surface Area86 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 2, 1970
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1934
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWells County WRB

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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