Big Coulee Dam

Towner County, North Dakota (near N)

River/Stream: Big Coulee

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type

Earth

Height

39 ft

Dam Length

1,170 ft

Reservoir Storage

5,103 acre-ft

Year Completed

1968

Primary Purpose

Recreation

Owner Type

Local Government

Max Discharge

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Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2018-05-08

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID: ND00015
State: North Dakota (ND)
Coordinates: 48.63335, -99.36510
Age: 58 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.