Dougherty Dam is an earth dam located in Walsh County, North Dakota, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 400 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 Dougherty Dam
The primary purpose of Dougherty Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Walsh County Wrb (local government). It impounds the North Branch Forest River near N.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 213 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 55 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 08/06/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Walsh |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | North Branch Forest River |
| Coordinates | 48.37117, -98.03844 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 55 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Walsh County Wrb |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/06/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00134 |
| Federal ID | ND00134 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |