Valley City Mill Dam
Valley City Mill Dam is an other dam located in Barnes County, North Dakota, built in 1882. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Valley City Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Valley City Mill 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 Valley City Mun. Utility (local government). It impounds the Sheyenne River near Valley City.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 70 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 317 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7,810 square miles. Completed in 1882, 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 04/30/2018.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Barnes |
| Nearest City | Valley City |
| River/Stream | Sheyenne River |
| Coordinates | 46.91870, -97.99946 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 70 ft |
| Year Completed | 1882 (144 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 317 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 317 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7,810 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Valley City Mun. Utility |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00245 |
| Federal ID | ND00245 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |