Des Lacs #5 Dam
Des Lacs #5 Dam is an earth dam located in Ward County, North Dakota, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Des Lacs #5 Dam
The primary purpose of Des Lacs #5 Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Des Lacs River.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,483 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 942 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 618 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/15/2020.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ward |
| River/Stream | Des Lacs River |
| Coordinates | 48.63500, -102.04667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,483 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 942 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 942 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 618 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,742 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00313 |
| Federal ID | ND00313 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |