Big Coulee Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyTowner
Nearest CityN
River/StreamBig Coulee
Coordinates48.63335, -99.36510

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length1,170 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,103 acre-ft
Max Storage5,103 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,222 acre-ft
Surface Area240 acres
Drainage Area108 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Bisbee
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/08/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDND00015
Federal IDND00015
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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