Ardoch Dam

Walsh County, North Dakota

River/Stream: FOREST RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
2,500 ft
Reservoir Storage
13,630 acre-ft
Year Completed
1938
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
24,962 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2020-10-05

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

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
ND00337
State
North Dakota (ND)
Coordinates
48.23167, -97.29833
Age
88 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.