Elm River Detention Dam 1
North Dakota — Steele County — Middle Branch Elm RIver
Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Steele |
| River | Middle Branch Elm RIver |
| Coordinates | 47.30978, -97.46470 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,035 ft |
| NID Storage | 5,188 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,188 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 142 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 19, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1964 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Traill County WRB |
Location Map
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.