Fort Ransom Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ransom |
| Nearest City | Fort Ransom |
| River/Stream | Sheyenne River |
| Coordinates | 46.52343, -97.93236 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 116 ft |
| Year Completed | 1881 (145 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 383 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 383 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8,096 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ransom County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |