Bennett Wetland is an earth dam located in Sheridan County, North Dakota, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 1,500 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bennett Wetland
The primary purpose of Bennett Wetland 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 Nd Game & Fish (state). It impounds the Sheyenne River-tr near N.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 73 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,082 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 44 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 | Sheridan |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Sheyenne River-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.67908, -100.26010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,082 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,082 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 73 acres |
| Drainage Area | 44 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Nd Game & Fish |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00901 |
| Federal ID | ND00901 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |