Northgate Dam 2
Northgate Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Burke County, North Dakota, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Northgate Dam 2
The primary purpose of Northgate Dam 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Burke County Wrb (local government). It impounds the Stoney Run Creek near N.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 1,146 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 152 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 72 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/21/2018.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Burke |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Stoney Run Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.92490, -102.26988 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,146 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 152 acres |
| Drainage Area | 72 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Burke County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00010 |
| Federal ID | ND00010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |