Elm River Detention Dam 1
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Steele |
| Nearest City | Galesburg |
| River/Stream | Middle Branch Elm RIver |
| Coordinates | 47.30978, -97.46470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,035 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,187 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,187 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 447 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 141 acres |
| Drainage Area | 41 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Traill County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/19/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |