Little Goose Dam
Little Goose Dam is an earth dam located in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Little Goose Dam
The primary purpose of Little Goose 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 Little Goose River.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 549 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 334 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1934, 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 08/19/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Grand Forks |
| River/Stream | Little Goose River |
| Coordinates | 47.95056, -97.85027 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 549 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 334 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 334 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,334 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 | 08/19/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00345 |
| Federal ID | ND00345 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |