Harvey Dam
Harvey Dam is an earth dam located in Wells County, North Dakota, built in 1920. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Harvey Dam
The primary purpose of Harvey 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 Wells County Wrb (local government). It impounds the Sheyenne River near N.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 690 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 360 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,646 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 534 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/08/2018.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Wells |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Sheyenne River |
| Coordinates | 47.76226, -99.92217 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,646 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,646 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 360 acres |
| Drainage Area | 534 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Wells County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00189 |
| Federal ID | ND00189 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |