Tewaukon Pool 2a Dam

Tewaukon Pool 2a Dam is an earth dam located in Sargent County, North Dakota, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Tewaukon Pool 2a Dam

The primary purpose of Tewaukon Pool 2a 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 Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Wild Rice River.

The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 1,710 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 239 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/06/2020.

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Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountySargent
River/StreamWild Rice River
Coordinates46.00740, -97.39650

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length1,710 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage239 acre-ft
Max Storage239 acre-ft
Normal Storage130 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area12 sq mi
Max Discharge138 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/06/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDND01112
Federal IDND01112
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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