Howard Dam
Howard Dam is an earth dam located in Grant County, North Dakota, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Howard Dam
The primary purpose of Howard 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 Snake Creek-tr near N.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 181 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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 | Grant |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Snake Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.17542, -101.69683 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Grant County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00100 |
| Federal ID | ND00100 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |