Crystal Lake Dam 2
Crystal Lake Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Wells County, North Dakota. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Crystal Lake Dam 2
The primary purpose of Crystal Lake Dam 2 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 James River.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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 07/14/2020.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Wells |
| River/Stream | James River |
| Coordinates | 47.59139, -99.97286 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 68 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 | 07/14/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00735 |
| Federal ID | ND00735 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |