Whitman Dam

North Dakota — Nelson County — Middle Branch Forest River

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyNelson
RiverMiddle Branch Forest River
Coordinates48.18205, -98.05716

Physical Characteristics

NID Height49 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
NID Storage9,364 acre-ft
Max Storage9,364 acre-ft
Surface Area143 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 9, 2017
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWalsh County WRB
Other NameMiddle So. Br. Forest River Dam 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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