Bourbanis Dam, also known as Tongue River WS Dam T3-1, is a significant Earth dam located in Cavalier, North Dakota.
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Completed in 1957 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves as a critical flood risk reduction structure along the Tongue River. With a height of 67 feet and a length of 950 feet, Bourbanis Dam has a storage capacity of 1502.1 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 9.5 acres.
Managed by the local government, Bourbanis Dam is regulated by the NDSWC and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 480 feet, and no outlet gates or locks. In 1984, it underwent structural modifications to enhance its flood protection capabilities. Despite being rated as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated."
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the critical role that Bourbanis Dam plays in mitigating flood risks in the region. As part of the local government's flood risk reduction efforts, this dam stands as a testament to effective engineering and management practices in safeguarding communities and infrastructure along the Tongue River. Its strategic location and capacity make Bourbanis Dam an essential asset for water resource management in North Dakota.
Years Modified |
1984 - Structural |
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
67 |
River Or Stream |
TONGUE RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.5 |
Drainage Area |
8.15 |
Nid Storage |
1502.1 |
Structural Height |
76 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
76 |
Little South Pembina River Nr Walhalla
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5cfs |
Pembina River At Walhalla
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138cfs |
Tongue River At Akra
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53cfs |
Pembina River At Neche
|
188cfs |
Park River At Grafton
|
26cfs |
Red River Of The North At Drayton
|
1650cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Legion - Mountain
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Walhalla Riverside City Park
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Icelandic State Park
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