Rosefield Slough Dam is an earth dam located in Eddy County, North Dakota, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 300 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 Rosefield Slough Dam
The primary purpose of Rosefield Slough 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 Monty and Tori Schaefer (private). It impounds the Rocky Run Creek-tr near N.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 444 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 54 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Eddy |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Rocky Run Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 47.60762, -99.21579 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 444 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 444 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 54 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Monty and Tori Schaefer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND10029 |
| Federal ID | ND10029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |