Fort Ransom Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyRansom
Nearest CityFort Ransom
River/StreamSheyenne River
Coordinates46.52343, -97.93236

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeOther
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length116 ft
Year Completed1881 (145 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage383 acre-ft
Max Storage383 acre-ft
Normal Storage92 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Drainage Area8,096 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRansom County WRB
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/10/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDND00181
Federal IDND00181
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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