Des Lacs Dam 7a

North Dakota — Ward County — Des Lacs River

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyWard
RiverDes Lacs River
Coordinates48.59898, -102.00312

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length2,453 ft
NID Storage4,486 acre-ft
Max Storage4,486 acre-ft
Surface Area437 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 10, 1988
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSFWS

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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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