Dams in Nelson County, North Dakota
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 Rated | 49 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1965 |
| Mcville Railroad Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 37 | Water Supply | 1910 |
| Tolna Dam 1 | Significant | Not Rated | 36 | Recreation | 1936 |
| Edsrud Dam; Myron | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Galde Dam; Lloyd | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Sarnia Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1936 |
| Gronaas Dam; Clemet | Low | Not Rated | 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 Rated | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1937 |
| Williams Dam; Lee | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1991 |
| Silver Creek Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 21 | Other | 1962 |