J. Clark Salyer #332 Dam

J. Clark Salyer #332 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 #332 Dam

The primary purpose of J. Clark Salyer #332 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 14 feet tall and stretches 4,916 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3,864 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25,712 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16,200 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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Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyBottineau
River/StreamSouris River
Coordinates48.67167, -100.78333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length4,916 ft
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage25,712 acre-ft
Max Storage25,712 acre-ft
Normal Storage6,289 acre-ft
Surface Area3,864 acres
Drainage Area16,200 sq mi
Max Discharge21,814 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/29/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDND00327
Federal IDND00327
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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