Nesheim Dam; Mark 2
Nesheim Dam; Mark 2 is an earth dam located in Mountrail County, North Dakota, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nesheim Dam; Mark 2
The primary purpose of Nesheim Dam; Mark 2 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Mark Nesheim (private). It impounds the Shell Creek-tr near N.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 297 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 | Mountrail |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Shell Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 48.12716, -102.20698 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 297 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Mark Nesheim |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00918 |
| Federal ID | ND00918 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |