Armourdale Dam
Armourdale Dam is an earth dam located in Towner County, North Dakota, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Armourdale Dam
The primary purpose of Armourdale Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Nd Game & Fish (state). It impounds the Badger Coulee-tr near N.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 79 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,162 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/08/2018.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Towner |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Badger Coulee-tr |
| Coordinates | 48.88274, -99.41954 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,162 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,162 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,123 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 79 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | ND Game & Fish |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00008 |
| Federal ID | ND00008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |