Fessenden Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Wells |
| Nearest City | New Rockford |
| River/Stream | James River |
| Coordinates | 47.69681, -99.60553 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 430 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 86 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7,310 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Wells County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/02/1970 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |