West Rock Slough
West Rock Slough is an earth dam located in Burke County, North Dakota, built in 1988. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About West Rock Slough
The primary purpose of West Rock Slough 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 Upper Lostwood Lake-tr near N.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 159 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Burke |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Upper Lostwood Lake-tr |
| Coordinates | 48.56637, -102.46528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
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 | ND00439 |
| Federal ID | ND00439 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |