Dam 87-Main (Upper Souris Nwr)

North Dakota — Ward County — Souris River

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyWard
RiverSouris River
Coordinates48.43176, -101.54132

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length1,800 ft
NID Storage1,214 acre-ft
Max Storage1,214 acre-ft
Surface Area288 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 5, 2009
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1936
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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