Dakota Lake Dam
Dakota Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dickey County, North Dakota, built in 1932. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dakota Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dakota Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usfws (federal). It impounds the James River near Hecla, Sd.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,405 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,124 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5,480 square miles. Completed in 1932, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/19/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Dickey |
| Nearest City | Hecla, Sd |
| River/Stream | James River |
| Coordinates | 45.94878, -98.17678 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,405 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,124 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5,480 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USFWS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00358 |
| Federal ID | ND00358 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |