Talkington Impoundment is an earth dam located in Billings County, North Dakota, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 1,200 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 Talkington Impoundment
The primary purpose of Talkington Impoundment 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 Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the North Branch Heart River near Belfield.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 09/22/2020.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Billings |
| Nearest City | Belfield |
| River/Stream | North Branch Heart River |
| Coordinates | 46.95389, -103.25605 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00524 |
| Federal ID | ND00524 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |