Spirit Lake St. Michael 2

North Dakota — Benson County — Sheyenne River -TR

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyBenson
RiverSheyenne River -TR
Coordinates48.03350, -98.80250

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length5,700 ft
NID Storage2,673,067 acre-ft
Max Storage2,673,067 acre-ft
Surface Area140,000 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1987
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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