Des Lacs #8 Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyWard
River/StreamDES LACS RIVER
Coordinates48.59000, -102.00000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length2,075 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage941 acre-ft
Max Storage941 acre-ft
Normal Storage364 acre-ft
Surface Area121 acres
Drainage Area311 sq mi
Max Discharge1,900 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDND00324
Federal IDND00324
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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