Minot Water Supply Dam is an other dam located in Ward County, North Dakota, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 65 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Minot Water Supply Dam
The primary purpose of Minot Water Supply Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City of Minot (local government). It impounds the Mouse River near Minot.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 65 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,900 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 05/09/2018.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ward |
| Nearest City | Minot |
| River/Stream | Mouse River |
| Coordinates | 48.22732, -101.31488 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 65 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3,900 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Minot |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00371 |
| Federal ID | ND00371 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |