Yegan Dam is an other dam located in Burleigh County, North Dakota, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 56 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Yegan Dam
The primary purpose of Yegan Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Apple Creek Country Club (private). It impounds the Apple Creek near N.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 56 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, 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 | Burleigh |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Apple Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.80705, -100.64935 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 56 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Apple Creek Country Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00090 |
| Federal ID | ND00090 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |