Des Lacs Dam 6 (Nwr)

North Dakota — Ward County — Des Lacs River

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyWard
RiverDes Lacs River
Coordinates48.61703, -102.03051

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length1,535 ft
NID Storage1,650 acre-ft
Max Storage1,650 acre-ft
Surface Area217 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJanuary 1, 1988
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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