Dickinson Dam

North Dakota — Stark County — HEART RIVER

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyStark
RiverHEART RIVER
Coordinates46.86710, -102.82710

Physical Characteristics

NID Height65 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length2,275 ft
NID Storage26,462 acre-ft
Max Storage26,462 acre-ft
Surface Area2,158 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 1, 2022
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameEdward Arthur Patterson Lake

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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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