Westhope Country Club Dam
Westhope Country Club Dam is an earth dam located in Bottineau County, North Dakota, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Westhope Country Club Dam
The primary purpose of Westhope Country Club Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Westhope Park Board (local government). It impounds the Mouse River-tr near N.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 67 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Bottineau |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Mouse River-tr |
| Coordinates | 48.91390, -100.97502 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 67 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Westhope Park Board |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00539 |
| Federal ID | ND00539 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |