Sikes Dam is an earth dam located in Mountrail County, North Dakota, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 2,115 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 Sikes Dam
The primary purpose of Sikes 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 US Fish and Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Little Knife.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 2,115 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,962 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 62 square miles. Completed in 1934, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/21/2019.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Mountrail |
| River/Stream | Little Knife |
| Coordinates | 48.15528, -102.38694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,115 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,962 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,962 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 62 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,207 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00183 |
| Federal ID | ND00183 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |