Bylin Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyWalsh
Nearest CityFORDVILLE
River/StreamNorth Branch Forest River
Coordinates48.36752, -98.00916

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height60 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length760 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,850 acre-ft
Max Storage5,850 acre-ft
Normal Storage708 acre-ft
Surface Area59 acres
Drainage Area22 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWalsh County WRB
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/31/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDND00036
Federal IDND00036
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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