Faye Water Containment is a dam located in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall. 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 Faye Water Containment
The primary purpose of Faye Water Containment is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bakken Industries (private).
The dam stands 24 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 172 acre-feet.
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 | McKenzie |
| Coordinates | 47.90905, -103.06386 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 172 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Bakken Industries |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND01171 |
| Federal ID | ND01171 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |