Pheasant Lake Dam
Pheasant Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dickey County, North Dakota, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Pheasant Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pheasant Lake 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 Dickey County Wrb (local government). It impounds the Elm River near N.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 234 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,808 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 96 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 05/22/2018.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Dickey |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Elm River |
| Coordinates | 46.00546, -98.67506 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,808 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,808 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,503 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 234 acres |
| Drainage Area | 96 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Dickey County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00032 |
| Federal ID | ND00032 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |