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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