Des Lacs #8 Dam
Des Lacs #8 Dam is an earth dam located in Ward County, North Dakota, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Des Lacs #8 Dam
The primary purpose of Des Lacs #8 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 Des Lacs River.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 2,075 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 121 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 941 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 311 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/15/2020.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ward |
| River/Stream | Des Lacs River |
| Coordinates | 48.59000, -102.00000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,075 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 941 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 941 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 364 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 121 acres |
| Drainage Area | 311 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00324 |
| Federal ID | ND00324 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |