Erickson Dam; Ladd 2
Erickson Dam; Ladd 2 is an earth dam located in McLean County, North Dakota, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Erickson Dam; Ladd 2
The primary purpose of Erickson Dam; Ladd 2 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 Ladd Erickson (private). It impounds the Painted Woods Creek-tr near N.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 457 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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 | McLean |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Painted Woods Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.27836, -100.87839 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 457 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Ladd Erickson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00944 |
| Federal ID | ND00944 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |