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SPOKELY FARMS DAM

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March 30, 2025


32°F

Overnight

41°F

Sunday

11mph

Windspeed

82%

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Spokely Farms Dam, also known as Bagge Irrigation Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Traill County, North Dakota. Designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1979, this Earth-type dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation along the Red River. With a maximum storage capacity of 325.9 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 196 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 19 acres and has a drainage area of 2.2 square miles.

The dam stands at a height of 35 feet and stretches 970 feet in length, with a spillway width of 200 feet for uncontrolled water release. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated." The State of North Dakota regulates and inspects the dam, with the North Dakota State Water Commission serving as the regulatory agency.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Spokely Farms Dam represents an essential infrastructure for agricultural irrigation in the region. Its location in Traill County, near Grand Forks, showcases the importance of efficient water management and highlights the role of private ownership in maintaining critical water resources. As climate change continues to impact water availability, the maintenance and regulation of dams like Spokely Farms Dam are crucial for sustaining agriculture and mitigating water-related risks in the future.

Year_Completed 1979
Dam_Height 35
River_Or_Stream RED RIVER-TR
Dam_Length 970
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 19
Drainage_Area 2.2
Nid_Storage 325.9
Outlet_Gates None
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 35
       

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