Kota Ray Dam
Kota Ray Dam is an earth dam located in Williams County, North Dakota, built in 1933. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kota Ray Dam
The primary purpose of Kota Ray Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Williams County Hwy Dept. (local government). It impounds the Nelson Creek near N.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 880 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 747 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1933, 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 05/21/2018.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Williams |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Nelson Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.23916, -103.14399 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 747 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 747 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 337 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Williams County Hwy Dept. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00197 |
| Federal ID | ND00197 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |