Elsperger Marsh
Elsperger Marsh is an earth dam located in Ramsey County, North Dakota, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Elsperger Marsh
The primary purpose of Elsperger Marsh 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 & Wildlife (federal). It impounds the Mauvais Coulee near N.
The dam stands 7 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 294 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,752 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 | Ramsey |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Mauvais Coulee |
| Coordinates | 48.35622, -99.12220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,752 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,752 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 294 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH & WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00846 |
| Federal ID | ND00846 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |