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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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Bottineau |
| River/Stream | Souris River |
| Coordinates | 48.67167, -100.78333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,916 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25,712 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25,712 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,289 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,864 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16,200 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,814 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 | ND00327 |
| Federal ID | ND00327 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |