Maka Pool Dam
Maka Pool Dam is an earth dam located in Sargent County, North Dakota, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Maka Pool Dam
The primary purpose of Maka Pool 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 Wild Rice River.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 710 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 143 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 472 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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. 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 10/06/2020.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Sargent |
| River/Stream | Wild Rice River |
| Coordinates | 46.01000, -97.40170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,111 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 638 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 143 acres |
| Drainage Area | 472 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 797 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00400 |
| Federal ID | ND00400 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |