Snyder Lake Dam
Snyder Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Towner County, North Dakota, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Snyder Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Snyder Lake 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 Mauvais Coulee.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 388 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 289 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,737 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 24 square miles. Completed in 1930, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/24/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Towner |
| River/Stream | Mauvais Coulee |
| Coordinates | 48.67167, -99.21833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 388 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,737 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,737 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,544 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 289 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 899 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00335 |
| Federal ID | ND00335 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |