Froelich Dam
Froelich Dam is an earth dam located in Sioux County, North Dakota, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Froelich Dam
The primary purpose of Froelich Dam 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 Porcupine Creek-tr near N.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 821 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 175 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,212 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 68 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 06/07/2018.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Sioux |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Porcupine Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.16265, -100.99330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 821 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,212 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,212 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,271 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 175 acres |
| Drainage Area | 68 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ND Game & Fish |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00025 |
| Federal ID | ND00025 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |