Cedar Lake Dam
Cedar Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Slope County, North Dakota, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cedar Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cedar Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Nd Game & Fish (state). It impounds the Cedar Creek near N.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 723 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 210 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,875 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 208 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 06/06/2018.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Slope |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.29293, -102.96500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 723 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,875 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,875 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,255 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 210 acres |
| Drainage Area | 208 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | ND Game & Fish |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00122 |
| Federal ID | ND00122 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |