Stanley Dam
Stanley Dam is an earth dam located in Mountrail County, North Dakota, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stanley Dam
The primary purpose of Stanley Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Stanley (local government). It impounds the Little Knife River near N.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 860 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 253 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,720 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 22 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 05/09/2018.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Mountrail |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Little Knife River |
| Coordinates | 48.29268, -102.40481 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,720 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,720 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,550 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 253 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Stanley |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00192 |
| Federal ID | ND00192 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |