Lake Audubon Site 6

Lake Audubon· McLean, North Dakota· Built 1993· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Lake Audubon Site 6 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1993 (33 years old)
NID IDND00600

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

US Corps Of Engineers

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Audubon Site 6?

Lake Audubon Site 6 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lake Audubon Site 6?

Lake Audubon Site 6 is owned by US Corps Of Engineers (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Audubon Site 6 built?

Lake Audubon Site 6 was completed in 1993, making it 33 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Audubon Site 6?

Lake Audubon Site 6 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lake Audubon Site 6?

Lake Audubon Site 6 has a dam height of 7 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.