Afw Dam
Afw Dam is an earth dam located in Walsh County, North Dakota, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Afw Dam
The primary purpose of Afw 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 Afw (private). It impounds the Red River-tr near N.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 123 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 382 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. 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 | Walsh |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Red River-tr |
| Coordinates | 48.37043, -97.16045 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 382 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 382 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 382 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 123 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | AFW |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00926 |
| Federal ID | ND00926 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |