Iverson Dam (main)
Iverson Dam (main) is an earth dam located in Benson County, North Dakota, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Iverson Dam (main)
The primary purpose of Iverson Dam (main) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Benson County Wrb (private). It impounds the Little Coulee near Leeds.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 385 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 123 acre-feet. Completed in 1934, 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.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Benson |
| Nearest City | Leeds |
| River/Stream | Little Coulee |
| Coordinates | 48.32327, -99.47819 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Benson County WRB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00168 |
| Federal ID | ND00168 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |