Spirit Lake Jetty 1

North Dakota — Benson County — Sheyenne River -TR

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyBenson
RiverSheyenne River -TR
Coordinates48.02890, -98.85150

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length2,145 ft
NID Storage3,341,785 acre-ft
Max Storage3,341,785 acre-ft
Surface Area140,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last InspectionAugust 28, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1997
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBIA
Other NameDevils Lake, Lake of Spirits

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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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