Sheyenne River Diversion Dam
Sheyenne River Diversion Dam is an other dam located in Cass County, North Dakota, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sheyenne River Diversion Dam
The primary purpose of Sheyenne River Diversion 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 Southeast Cass Wrb (local government). It impounds the Sheyenne River near West Fargo.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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 05/23/2018.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Cass |
| Nearest City | West Fargo |
| River/Stream | Sheyenne River |
| Coordinates | 46.80566, -96.90019 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Southeast Cass WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00236 |
| Federal ID | ND00236 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |