11Total Dams
0High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Nelson County, North Dakota
Nelson County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Nelson County is 73 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Whitman Dam at 49 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 49 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1965 |
| Mcville Railroad Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 37 | Water Supply | 1910 |
| Tolna Dam 1 | Significant | Not assessed | 36 | Recreation | 1936 |
| Edsrud Dam; Myron | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Galde Dam; Lloyd | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Sarnia Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1936 |
| Gronaas Dam; Clemet | Low | Not assessed | 11 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1968 |
| Lambs Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1930 |
| Rose Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1937 |
| Williams Dam; Lee | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1991 |
| Silver Creek Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 21 | Other | 1962 |