Fordville Dam
North Dakota — Grand Forks County — South Branch Forest River
Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Grand Forks |
| River | South Branch Forest River |
| Coordinates | 48.17857, -97.75499 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,875 ft |
| NID Storage | 10,703 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,703 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 197 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 31, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1978 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Grand Forks County WRB |
| Other Name | Middle South Branch Forest River 4 |
Location Map
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.