Braddock Dam
Braddock Dam is an earth dam located in Emmons County, North Dakota, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Braddock Dam
The primary purpose of Braddock Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Emmons County Commission (local government). It impounds the West Branch Long Lake Creek near N.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 69 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 415 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 57 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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 04/30/2019.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Emmons |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | West Branch Long Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.54389, -100.11864 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 415 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 415 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 415 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 69 acres |
| Drainage Area | 57 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Emmons County Commission |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00101 |
| Federal ID | ND00101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |