School Section Lake Dam
School Section Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Rolette County, North Dakota, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About School Section Lake Dam
The primary purpose of School Section 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 Usfws (federal). It impounds the Pembina River-tr near Dunseith.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 400 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,099 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/16/2002. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Rolette |
| Nearest City | Dunseith |
| River/Stream | Pembina River-tr |
| Coordinates | 48.94835, -99.98856 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,099 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,099 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 400 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USFWS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/16/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00362 |
| Federal ID | ND00362 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |