Upper Souris #96 Dam
Upper Souris #96 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 Upper Souris #96 Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Souris #96 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 23 feet tall and stretches 2,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 822 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,931 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6,340 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 08/05/2016.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ward |
| River/Stream | Souris River |
| Coordinates | 48.37833, -101.51000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,931 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,931 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 822 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,340 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,916 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 | 08/05/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00331 |
| Federal ID | ND00331 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |