Senator Young Dam

North Dakota, Cavalier County, Tongue River

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyCavalier
RiverTongue River
Coordinates48.75204, -98.01825

Physical Characteristics

NID Height96 ft
Dam Height85 ft
Dam Length1,529 ft
NID Storage5,971 acre-ft
Max Storage5,971 acre-ft
Surface Area39 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPembina County WRB
Other NameTongue River WS Dam M-3

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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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