Stoney Slough Pool 1 Dam

Stoney Slough Pool 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Barnes County, North Dakota, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Stoney Slough Pool 1 Dam

The primary purpose of Stoney Slough Pool 1 Dam 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 Spring Creek.

The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,860 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 83 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 880 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 56 square miles. Completed in 1936, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/10/2013. That was over 12 years ago.

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Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyBarnes
River/StreamSpring Creek
Coordinates46.71804, -98.15072

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length1,860 ft
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage880 acre-ft
Max Storage880 acre-ft
Normal Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area83 acres
Drainage Area56 sq mi
Max Discharge892 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/10/2013
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDND00800
Federal IDND00800
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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