Matejcek Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyWalsh
Nearest CityFordville
River/StreamMiddle Branch Forest River
Coordinates48.22566, -97.92771

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height76 ft
Dam Height76 ft
Dam Length1,175 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9,000 acre-ft
Max Storage9,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,746 acre-ft
Surface Area134 acres
Drainage Area155 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWalsh County WRB
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/02/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDND00043
Federal IDND00043
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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