Wyard Dam
Wyard Dam is an earth dam located in Foster County, North Dakota, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wyard Dam
The primary purpose of Wyard Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Foster County Wrb (local government). It impounds the Pipestem Creek near N.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 97 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,029 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 262 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 04/25/2019.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Foster |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Pipestem Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.44504, -99.24793 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,029 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,029 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 97 acres |
| Drainage Area | 262 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Foster County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00013 |
| Federal ID | ND00013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |