Lake Metigoshe Dam
Lake Metigoshe Dam is an earth dam located in Bottineau County, North Dakota, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Metigoshe Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Metigoshe Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Oak Creek Wrb (local government). It impounds the Oak Creek near Bottineau.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 76 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,620 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 21,650 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 59 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/17/2018.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Bottineau |
| Nearest City | Bottineau |
| River/Stream | Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.96695, -100.36725 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 76 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21,650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21,650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,620 acres |
| Drainage Area | 59 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Oak Creek WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00024 |
| Federal ID | ND00024 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |