Fort Ransom Dam
Fort Ransom Dam is an other dam located in Ransom County, North Dakota, built in 1881. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fort Ransom Dam
The primary purpose of Fort Ransom Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ransom County Wrb (local government). It impounds the Sheyenne River near Fort Ransom.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 116 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 383 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8,096 square miles. Completed in 1881, 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 05/10/2016.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ransom |
| Nearest City | Fort Ransom |
| River/Stream | Sheyenne River |
| Coordinates | 46.52343, -97.93236 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 116 ft |
| Year Completed | 1881 (145 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 383 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 383 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8,096 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ransom County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00181 |
| Federal ID | ND00181 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |