Neideffer Flood Control Dam
Neideffer Flood Control Dam is an earth dam located in Burleigh County, North Dakota, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Neideffer Flood Control Dam
The primary purpose of Neideffer Flood Control Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Burleigh County Wrb (local government). It impounds the East Branch Apple Creek near N.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 1,160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 05/08/2018.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Burleigh |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | East Branch Apple Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.05994, -100.31824 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Burleigh County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00470 |
| Federal ID | ND00470 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |