Chyle Dam

North Dakota — Walsh County — North Branch Forest River

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyWalsh
RiverNorth Branch Forest River
Coordinates48.25462, -97.94393

Physical Characteristics

NID Height52 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length4,383 ft
NID Storage1,470 acre-ft
Max Storage1,470 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 5, 2020
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWalsh County WRB
Other NameNorth Branch Forest River 6

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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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