Big Coulee Dam

North Dakota — Towner County

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyTowner
Coordinates48.63335, -99.36510

Physical Characteristics

NID Height39 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length1,170 ft
NID Storage5,103 acre-ft
Max Storage5,103 acre-ft
Surface Area240 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCity of Bisbee

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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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