Elm River Detention Dam 3

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyCass
Nearest CityBlanchard
River/StreamMiddle Branch Elm River
Coordinates47.15023, -97.46441

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length2,430 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,102 acre-ft
Max Storage1,102 acre-ft
Normal Storage81 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTraill County WRB
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/18/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDND00020
Federal IDND00020
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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