Tewaukon Nwr Pool 5

Wild Rice River-TR· Sargent, North Dakota· Built 1960· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Tewaukon Nwr Pool 5 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 20% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
Year Modified1998
NID IDND00840

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

USFWS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tewaukon Nwr Pool 5?

Tewaukon Nwr Pool 5 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 Tewaukon Nwr Pool 5?

Tewaukon Nwr Pool 5 is owned by USFWS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tewaukon Nwr Pool 5 built?

Tewaukon Nwr Pool 5 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Tewaukon Nwr Pool 5?

Tewaukon Nwr Pool 5 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 Tewaukon Nwr Pool 5?

Tewaukon Nwr Pool 5 has a dam height of 10 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.