Eaton Dam
Eaton Dam is an other dam located in McHenry County, North Dakota, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Eaton Dam
The primary purpose of Eaton Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Eaton I District (local government). It impounds the Souris River near N.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 61 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,448 acre-feet. 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/28/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | McHenry |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Souris River |
| Coordinates | 48.27393, -100.48835 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,448 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,448 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Eaton I District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00229 |
| Federal ID | ND00229 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |