Olson Dam

North Dakota — Pembina County — Tongue River-TR

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyPembina
RiverTongue River-TR
Coordinates48.73043, -97.94663

Physical Characteristics

NID Height74 ft
Dam Height67 ft
Dam Length990 ft
NID Storage1,077 acre-ft
Max Storage1,077 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 3, 2022
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1957
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPembina County WRB
Other NameTongue River WS Dam T7-1

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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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