Big Coulee Dam
North Dakota — Towner County — Big Coulee
Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Towner |
| River | Big Coulee |
| Coordinates | 48.63335, -99.36510 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,170 ft |
| NID Storage | 5,103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 240 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 8, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1968 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | City of Bisbee |
| Other Name | Bisbee Dam |
Location Map
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.