Jamestown Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Stutsman |
| Nearest City | JAMESTOWN |
| River/Stream | JAMES RIVER |
| Coordinates | 46.93100, -98.70870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 110 ft |
| Dam Height | 81 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,418 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 379,636 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 379,636 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35,535 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17,427 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,573 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,930 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |