Koldok Railroad Dam
Koldok Railroad Dam is an earth dam located in Barnes County, North Dakota, built in 1911. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Koldok Railroad Dam
The primary purpose of Koldok Railroad Dam 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 Bnsf (private). It impounds the Maple River-tr.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 62 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 27 square miles. Completed in 1911, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/22/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Barnes |
| River/Stream | Maple River-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.92903, -97.73682 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BNSF |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00993 |
| Federal ID | ND00993 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |