Bylin Dam

North Dakota — Walsh County — North Branch Forest River

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyWalsh
RiverNorth Branch Forest River
Coordinates48.36752, -98.00916

Physical Characteristics

NID Height60 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length760 ft
NID Storage5,850 acre-ft
Max Storage5,850 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 31, 2021
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWalsh County WRB
Other NameNorth Branch Forest River 1

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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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