Jim Dam
Jim Dam is an earth dam located in Stutsman County, North Dakota, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jim Dam
The primary purpose of Jim 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 Usfws (federal). It impounds the James River near Jamestown.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 1,850 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 5,350 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, 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.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Stutsman |
| Nearest City | Jamestown |
| River/Stream | James River |
| Coordinates | 47.16252, -98.78746 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,350 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USFWS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00318 |
| Federal ID | ND00318 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |