Ypsilanti Dam
Ypsilanti Dam is an other dam located in Stutsman County, North Dakota, built in 1933. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ypsilanti Dam
The primary purpose of Ypsilanti Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Stutsman County Wrb (local government). It impounds the James River near Montpelier.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 85 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,400 square miles. Completed in 1933, 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 05/10/2018.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Stutsman |
| Nearest City | Montpelier |
| River/Stream | James River |
| Coordinates | 46.78502, -98.57322 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 85 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,400 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Stutsman County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00031 |
| Federal ID | ND00031 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |