Des Lacs #8 Dam
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ward |
| River/Stream | DES LACS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 48.59000, -102.00000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,075 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 941 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 941 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 364 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 121 acres |
| Drainage Area | 311 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |