North Bay Dam, North Dakota, USA

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Quick Facts About North Bay Dam

Location: Sargent, North Dakota
Coordinates: 46.018902, -97.356697
River: Wild Rice River
Primary Purpose: Fish and Wildlife Pond
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1965
Dam Height: 17 ft (5 m)
Dam Length: 475 ft (145 m)
Dam Capacity: 18,518 acre-ft (22,842 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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North Bay Dam Information

North Bay Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Sargent County, North Dakota.

The dam, which is on the Wild Rice River, was primarily built for Fish and Wildlife Pond purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by GEI Consultants, Inc.;US Fish and Wildlife Service and commissioned in 1965 and is currently owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE.

North Bay Dam Structure

The North Bay Dam is approximately 475 feet (145 m) long, 17 feet (5 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

North Bay Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 10,081 acre-ft (12,435 Ml) and maximum capacity of 18,518 acre-ft (22,842 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,073 acres (434 ha) and the total catchment area is 543 square miles (1,407 square kilometres).

North Bay Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 6971 cubic feet per second (197 cubic metres per second).

North Bay Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

North Bay Dam
Sargent, North Dakota
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 17 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 475 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 18,518 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 543 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

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North Bay Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the North Bay Dam?

North Bay Dam is in North Dakota.

In which county is the North Bay Dam?

North Bay Dam is in Sargent County.

How high is the North Bay Dam?

North Bay Dam is 17 feet high.

How long is the North Bay Dam?

North Bay Dam is 475 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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