Kathryn Dam
Kathryn Dam is an other dam located in Barnes County, North Dakota, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kathryn Dam
The primary purpose of Kathryn Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Barnes County Wrb (local government). It impounds the Sheyenne River near N.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 54 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 89 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 267 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8,000 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 05/09/2016.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Barnes |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Sheyenne River |
| Coordinates | 46.67576, -97.94735 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 54 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 89 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8,000 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Barnes County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00075 |
| Federal ID | ND00075 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |