Mchenry Dam #1
Mchenry Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Foster County, North Dakota, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mchenry Dam #1
The primary purpose of Mchenry Dam #1 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Foster County Wrb (local government). It impounds the Baldhill Creek near N.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 670 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 139 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 294 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, 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.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Foster |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Baldhill Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.51313, -98.55607 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 294 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 294 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 294 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 139 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Foster County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00069 |
| Federal ID | ND00069 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |