Tewaukon Pool 7a Dam is an earth dam located in Sargent County, North Dakota, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 950 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Tewaukon Pool 7a Dam
The primary purpose of Tewaukon Pool 7a 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 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 295 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/06/2020.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Sargent |
| River/Stream | Wild Rice River |
| Coordinates | 46.00420, -97.42770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND01114 |
| Federal ID | ND01114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |