Rosehill Township Dam
Rosehill Township Dam is an earth dam located in Foster County, North Dakota, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rosehill Township Dam
The primary purpose of Rosehill Township Dam 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 Kelly Creek near N.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 243 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, 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 | Kelly Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.44802, -98.92335 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| 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 | ND00072 |
| Federal ID | ND00072 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |