Raleigh Dam
Raleigh Dam is an earth dam located in Grant County, North Dakota, built in 1910. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Raleigh Dam
The primary purpose of Raleigh Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Grant County Wrb (local government). It impounds the Dogtooth Creek near Raleigh.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 860 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 67 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,068 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century 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 09/02/2020.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Grant |
| Nearest City | Raleigh |
| River/Stream | Dogtooth Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.34799, -101.36937 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,068 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,068 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 804 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Grant County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/02/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00098 |
| Federal ID | ND00098 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |