Sykeston Dam is an earth dam located in Wells County, North Dakota, built in 1908. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 1,020 ft long, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Sykeston Dam
The primary purpose of Sykeston Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wells County Wrb (local government). It impounds the Pipestem Creek near Jamestown.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,020 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 105 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,790 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 205 square miles. Completed in 1908, 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 05/09/2018.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Wells |
| Nearest City | Jamestown |
| River/Stream | Pipestem Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.48454, -99.39673 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,790 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,790 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 806 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
| Drainage Area | 205 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Wells County Wrb |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00009 |
| Federal ID | ND00009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |