Fort Ransom Dam
North Dakota — Ransom County — Sheyenne River
Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ransom |
| River | Sheyenne River |
| Coordinates | 46.52343, -97.93236 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 116 ft |
| NID Storage | 383 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 383 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | May 10, 2016 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1881 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Ransom County WRB |
| Other Name | Walker Dam |
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.