Fordville Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Grand Forks |
| Nearest City | Forest R.Colony |
| River/Stream | South Branch Forest River |
| Coordinates | 48.17857, -97.75499 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,875 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,703 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,703 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 197 acres |
| Drainage Area | 41 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Grand Forks County WRB |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |