Middle Branch Park River Dam 5
Middle Branch Park River Dam 5 is an earth dam located in Walsh County, North Dakota, built in 2006. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Middle Branch Park River Dam 5
The primary purpose of Middle Branch Park River Dam 5 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Walsh County Wrb (local government). It impounds the Middle Branch Park River near N.
The dam stands 87 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,798 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 82 square miles. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/05/2020.
At 87 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Walsh |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Middle Branch Park River |
| Coordinates | 48.50494, -97.79405 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 87 ft |
| Dam Height | 77 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,798 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,798 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 311 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 82 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Walsh County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00781 |
| Federal ID | ND00781 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |