11Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Ramsey County, North Dakota
Ramsey County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Ramsey County is 35 years old. The most common purpose is fish and wildlife pond. The tallest dam is Acorn Ridge at 37 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Ridge | High | Satisfactory | 37 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2012 |
| Low | Not assessed | 16 | Other | ||
| Lake Alice Dam | Low | Not assessed | 13 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1942 |
| Adahl-jones Project | Low | Not assessed | 10 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1987 |
| Fork Wpa | Low | Not assessed | 9 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1996 |
| Low | Not assessed | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | ||
| Low | Not assessed | 8 | Other | ||
| Hansen Marsh | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Flood Risk Reduction | 2002 |
| West Chain Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1997 |
| Elsperger Marsh | Low | Not assessed | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1997 |
| Undetermined | Not assessed | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |