Nygaard Dam; Terrence
Nygaard Dam; Terrence is an earth dam located in Bowman County, North Dakota, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nygaard Dam; Terrence
The primary purpose of Nygaard Dam; Terrence 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 Terrence Nygaard (private). It impounds the North Fork Grand-tr near N.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 376 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 | Bowman |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | North Fork Grand-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.03391, -103.58485 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 376 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Terrence Nygaard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00820 |
| Federal ID | ND00820 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |