Upper Souris #87a Dam

North Dakota — Ward County — SOURIS RIVER

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyWard
RiverSOURIS RIVER
Coordinates48.43333, -101.53889

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length5,974 ft
NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area135 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 1, 2016
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1994
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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