Lynch Dam
Lynch Dam is an earth dam located in Steele County, North Dakota, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lynch Dam
The primary purpose of Lynch Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Steele County Wrb (local government). It impounds the Middle Branch Goose River-tr near Portland, Nd.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/02/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Steele |
| Nearest City | Portland, Nd |
| River/Stream | Middle Branch Goose River-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.48148, -97.83068 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Steele County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00996 |
| Federal ID | ND00996 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |