North Lemmon Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Adams County, North Dakota, built in 1908. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 700 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 North Lemmon Lake Dam
The primary purpose of North Lemmon Lake 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 Nd Game & Fish (state). It impounds the Cedar Creek-tr near N.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 967 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1908, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2018.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.01168, -102.16208 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 967 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 967 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 659 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Nd Game & Fish |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00283 |
| Federal ID | ND00283 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |