Polsfut Dam; Theodore
Polsfut Dam; Theodore is an earth dam located in Ward County, North Dakota, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Polsfut Dam; Theodore
The primary purpose of Polsfut Dam; Theodore is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ronald Polsfut (private). It impounds the Newman Coulee-tr near N.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Ward |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Newman Coulee-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.91902, -101.14545 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ronald Polsfut |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00780 |
| Federal ID | ND00780 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |