Memorial Park Dam

James River· LaMoure, North Dakota· Built 1933· Other· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Memorial Park Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1933 and is 93 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 12.8% in ND)
Dam Length87 ft
Dam TypeOther
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage69 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area4,000 sq mi
Year Completed1933 (93 years old)
NID IDND00185

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
Last Inspection: May 22, 2014
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

LaMoure County WRB

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Memorial Park Dam?

Memorial Park Dam 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 Memorial Park Dam?

Memorial Park Dam is owned by LaMoure County WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Memorial Park Dam built?

Memorial Park Dam was completed in 1933, making it 93 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 Memorial Park Dam?

Memorial Park Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Memorial Park Dam?

Memorial Park Dam has a dam height of 9 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.

When was Memorial Park Dam last inspected?

Memorial Park Dam was last inspected on May 22, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.