Irgens Dam; Jim & Tom 3
Irgens Dam; Jim & Tom 3 is an earth dam located in Williams County, North Dakota, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Irgens Dam; Jim & Tom 3
The primary purpose of Irgens Dam; Jim & Tom 3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jim & Tom Irgens (private). It impounds the East Fork Little Muddy River near N.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 06/23/1988. That was over 37 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Williams |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | East Fork Little Muddy River |
| Coordinates | 48.32260, -103.47197 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jim & Tom Irgens |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/1988 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00656 |
| Federal ID | ND00656 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |