Metcalf Dam
Metcalf Dam is an earth dam located in Golden Valley County, North Dakota, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Metcalf Dam
The primary purpose of Metcalf Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Golden Valley County Wrb (local government). It impounds the Cs Creek near N.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 04/22/2003. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Golden Valley |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Cs Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.26701, -103.97977 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Golden Valley County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00224 |
| Federal ID | ND00224 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |