Sunburst Lake Dam
Sunburst Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Emmons County, North Dakota, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sunburst Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sunburst 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 Horsehead Valley Coulee.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 565 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 335 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years 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. 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 09/12/2016.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Emmons |
| River/Stream | Horsehead Valley Coulee |
| Coordinates | 46.36666, -100.48499 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 335 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 335 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,346 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00336 |
| Federal ID | ND00336 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |