Brown Dam

North Dakota — Barnes County — Sheyenne River

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyBarnes
RiverSheyenne River
Coordinates46.71936, -97.98916

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length80 ft
NID Storage180 acre-ft
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 9, 2016
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1936
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeOther
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBarnes County WRB
Other NameElroy Brown Dam

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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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