Maple River Dam
Maple River Dam is an earth dam located in Dickey County, North Dakota, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Maple River Dam
The primary purpose of Maple River 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 Maple River.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 557 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 215 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,405 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 412 square miles. Completed in 1937, 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 07/15/2020.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Dickey |
| River/Stream | Maple River |
| Coordinates | 46.07000, -98.40000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 557 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,405 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,405 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 669 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 215 acres |
| Drainage Area | 412 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,350 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 | 07/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00353 |
| Federal ID | ND00353 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |