J. Clark Salyer #357 Dam
J. Clark Salyer #357 Dam is an earth dam located in Bottineau County, North Dakota, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About J. Clark Salyer #357 Dam
The primary purpose of J. Clark Salyer #357 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 Souris River.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 3,352 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5,001 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 77,371 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16,900 square miles. Completed in 1936, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/29/2020.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Bottineau |
| River/Stream | Souris River |
| Coordinates | 48.98333, -100.96500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,352 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77,371 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77,371 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13,685 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,001 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16,900 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 46,284 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00325 |
| Federal ID | ND00325 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |