Silver Creek Dam
Silver Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Nelson County, North Dakota, built in 1962. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Silver Creek Dam
Silver Creek Dam is a dam in Nelson, North Dakota. The dam is owned by Nelson County Hwy Dept (local government). It impounds the Silver Creek near N.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 21 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 05/09/2018.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Nelson |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.78193, -98.24581 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Nelson County Hwy Dept |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND01027 |
| Federal ID | ND01027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |