Ardoch Dam

North Dakota — Walsh County — FOREST RIVER

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyWalsh
RiverFOREST RIVER
Coordinates48.23167, -97.29833

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length2,500 ft
NID Storage13,630 acre-ft
Max Storage13,630 acre-ft
Surface Area996 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 5, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

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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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