Earsley Dam; Allan 1
Earsley Dam; Allan 1 is an earth dam located in Adams County, North Dakota, built in 2005. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Earsley Dam; Allan 1
The primary purpose of Earsley Dam; Allan 1 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Allan Earsley (private). It impounds the Russian Slough Creek near N.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 351 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 21 square miles. Completed in 2005, 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 | Adams |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Russian Slough Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.24013, -102.85327 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 351 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 351 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Allan Earsley |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND01008 |
| Federal ID | ND01008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |