Skaley Dam; M K
Skaley Dam; M K is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, North Dakota, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Skaley Dam; M K
The primary purpose of Skaley Dam; M K is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by M K Skaley (private). It impounds the Missouri River-tr near N.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Missouri River-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.61597, -100.61694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | M K Skaley |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00983 |
| Federal ID | ND00983 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |