Lisbon Dam
Lisbon Dam is an other dam located in Ransom County, North Dakota, built in 1890. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lisbon Dam
The primary purpose of Lisbon Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Lisbon (local government). It impounds the Sheyenne River near Lisbon.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 443 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8,190 square miles. Completed in 1890, the structure is over a century 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 05/22/2018.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ransom |
| Nearest City | Lisbon |
| River/Stream | Sheyenne River |
| Coordinates | 46.44737, -97.68151 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 443 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 443 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8,190 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Lisbon |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00035 |
| Federal ID | ND00035 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |