County Rd15 Detention Dam
County Rd15 Detention Dam is an earth dam located in Ward County, North Dakota, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About County Rd15 Detention Dam
The primary purpose of County Rd15 Detention Dam 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 Ward County Wrb (local government). It impounds the Souris River-tr near Minot.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 | Ward |
| Nearest City | Minot |
| River/Stream | Souris River-tr |
| Coordinates | 48.24185, -101.34752 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Ward County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00886 |
| Federal ID | ND00886 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |