Lords Lake Dam
Lords Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bottineau County, North Dakota, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lords Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lords Lake 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 Willow Creek/souris River.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 1,154 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 778 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1930, 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 08/21/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Bottineau |
| River/Stream | Willow Creek/souris River |
| Coordinates | 48.77528, -100.21806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,154 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,253 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 778 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,130 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00359 |
| Federal ID | ND00359 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |