Des Lacs #5 Dam
North Dakota — Ward County — DES LACS RIVER
Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ward |
| River | DES LACS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 48.63500, -102.04667 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,483 ft |
| NID Storage | 942 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 942 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | September 15, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1935 |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
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.