Belfield Railroad Dam
Belfield Railroad Dam is an earth dam located in Stark County, North Dakota, built in 1910. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Belfield Railroad Dam
The primary purpose of Belfield Railroad Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Belfield (local government). It impounds the Norwegian Creek near N.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/22/2021.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Stark |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Norwegian Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.87809, -103.20820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Belfield |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00459 |
| Federal ID | ND00459 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |