Fordville Dam

North Dakota, Grand Forks County, South Branch Forest River

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyGrand Forks
RiverSouth Branch Forest River
Coordinates48.17857, -97.75499

Physical Characteristics

NID Height54 ft
Dam Height54 ft
Dam Length1,875 ft
NID Storage10,703 acre-ft
Max Storage10,703 acre-ft
Surface Area197 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 31, 2021
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1978
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerGrand Forks County WRB
Other NameMiddle South Branch Forest River 4

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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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