Syvrud Dam; M G
Syvrud Dam; M G is an earth dam located in Morton County, North Dakota, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Syvrud Dam; M G
The primary purpose of Syvrud Dam; M G is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by M G Syvrud (private). It impounds the Sweet Briar Creek-tr near N.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 204 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Morton |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Sweet Briar Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.80325, -101.12541 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 204 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | M G Syvrud |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND10524 |
| Federal ID | ND10524 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |