Short Creek Dam 1

About Short Creek Dam 1

The primary purpose of Short Creek Dam 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nd Game & Fish (state). It impounds the East Branch Short Creek near Rochepercee,sas.

The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 1,018 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 112 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,765 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 164 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/21/2018.

At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.

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