Upper Souris #87a Dam
Upper Souris #87a Dam is an earth dam located in Ward County, North Dakota, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Upper Souris #87a Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Souris #87a 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 Souris River.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 5,974 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 135 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2016.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ward |
| River/Stream | Souris River |
| Coordinates | 48.43333, -101.53889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,974 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 135 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 114 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 | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00473 |
| Federal ID | ND00473 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |