New Rockford Railroad Dam 1
New Rockford Railroad Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Eddy County, North Dakota, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About New Rockford Railroad Dam 1
The primary purpose of New Rockford Railroad Dam 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Eddy County (local government). It impounds the James River near New Rockford.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 4,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 233 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 714 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 04/12/2016.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Eddy |
| Nearest City | New Rockford |
| River/Stream | James River |
| Coordinates | 47.68910, -99.14983 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 714 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Eddy County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00074 |
| Federal ID | ND00074 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |