Elm River Detention Dam 1

Steele County, North Dakota (near Galesburg)

River/Stream: Middle Branch Elm RIver

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
4,035 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,188 acre-ft
Year Completed
1964
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2021-08-19

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
ND00041
State
North Dakota (ND)
Coordinates
47.30978, -97.46470
Age
62 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.