Minto Dam is an other dam located in Walsh County, North Dakota, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 64 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 Minto Dam
The primary purpose of Minto 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 Minto (local government). It impounds the Forest River near Minto.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 64 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 544 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 04/19/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Walsh |
| Nearest City | Minto |
| River/Stream | Forest River |
| Coordinates | 48.28697, -97.36516 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 64 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 544 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Minto |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00385 |
| Federal ID | ND00385 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |