Depuy Dam
Depuy Dam is an earth dam located in Stutsman County, North Dakota, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Depuy Dam
The primary purpose of Depuy 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 Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the James River.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 293 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,492 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 770 square miles. Completed in 1937, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/19/2020.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Stutsman |
| River/Stream | James River |
| Coordinates | 47.14000, -98.77667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,492 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,492 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 293 acres |
| Drainage Area | 770 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,722 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00319 |
| Federal ID | ND00319 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |