Lake Susie Dam
Lake Susie Dam is an earth dam located in McLean County, North Dakota, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Susie Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Susie 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 Deepwater Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 79 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 625 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 44 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 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 09/25/2017.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | McLean |
| River/Stream | Deepwater Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.80333, -101.96333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 625 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 625 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 289 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 79 acres |
| Drainage Area | 44 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,371 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 | 09/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00346 |
| Federal ID | ND00346 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |