Ardoch Dam
Ardoch Dam is an earth dam located in Walsh County, North Dakota, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ardoch Dam
The primary purpose of Ardoch 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 Forest River.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 2,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 996 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 13,630 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 793 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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 10/05/2020.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Walsh |
| River/Stream | Forest River |
| Coordinates | 48.23167, -97.29833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,630 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,630 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,939 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 996 acres |
| Drainage Area | 793 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 24,962 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 | 10/05/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00337 |
| Federal ID | ND00337 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |