J. Clark Salyer #326 Dam
J. Clark Salyer #326 Dam is an earth dam located in McHenry County, North Dakota, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About J. Clark Salyer #326 Dam
J. Clark Salyer #326 Dam is a dam in McHenry, North Dakota. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Souris River.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 9,572 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5,877 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 44,802 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14,000 square miles. Completed in 1936, 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 09/30/2020.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | McHenry |
| River/Stream | Souris River |
| Coordinates | 48.62833, -100.71833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,572 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44,802 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44,802 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20,448 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,877 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14,000 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 19,267 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00328 |
| Federal ID | ND00328 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |