Des Lacs #5 Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyWard
River/StreamDES LACS RIVER
Coordinates48.63500, -102.04667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length1,483 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage942 acre-ft
Max Storage942 acre-ft
Drainage Area618 sq mi
Max Discharge2,742 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/15/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDND00313
Federal IDND00313
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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