River Pool Dam
River Pool Dam is an earth dam located in Sargent County, North Dakota, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About River Pool Dam
The primary purpose of River 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 12 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 102 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 616 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 472 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 | 46.01400, -97.41800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 616 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 616 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 217 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 102 acres |
| Drainage Area | 472 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 557 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 | ND00401 |
| Federal ID | ND00401 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |