J. Clark Salyer #320 Dam
J. Clark Salyer #320 Dam is an earth dam located in McHenry County, North Dakota, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About J. Clark Salyer #320 Dam
The primary purpose of J. Clark Salyer #320 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 13 feet tall and stretches 15,575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3,186 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 24,624 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14,000 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/30/2020.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | McHenry |
| River/Stream | Souris River |
| Coordinates | 48.58667, -100.65667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 15,575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24,624 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24,624 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,728 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,186 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14,000 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18,772 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00329 |
| Federal ID | ND00329 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |