Jamestown Dam

North Dakota — Stutsman County — JAMES RIVER

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyStutsman
RiverJAMES RIVER
Coordinates46.93100, -98.70870

Physical Characteristics

NID Height110 ft
Dam Height81 ft
Dam Length1,418 ft
NID Storage379,636 acre-ft
Max Storage379,636 acre-ft
Surface Area17,427 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 13, 2023
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameJamestown Reservoir

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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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