Coulee Dam
Coulee Dam is an earth dam located in McKenzie County, North Dakota, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Coulee Dam
The primary purpose of Coulee Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mckenzie County Wrb (local government). It impounds the Bear Den Creek near N.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 316 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1934, 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.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | McKenzie |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Bear Den Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.74807, -102.92282 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 316 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | McKenzie County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00516 |
| Federal ID | ND00516 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |