Olson Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyPembina
Nearest CityConcrete
River/StreamTongue River-TR
Coordinates48.73043, -97.94663

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height74 ft
Dam Height67 ft
Dam Length990 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,077 acre-ft
Max Storage1,077 acre-ft
Normal Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPembina County WRB
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/03/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDND00056
Federal IDND00056
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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