Frederick Dam, located in North Dakota, was completed in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).
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This earth dam, standing at a height of 15 feet and stretching 318 feet in length, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and maintaining a small fish pond. The dam holds a storage capacity of 90.5 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 18 acres, drawing water from Pipestem Creek-TR.
While the dam's hazard potential is rated as low, it is regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission (NDSWC), with state jurisdiction and enforcement in place. Despite being classified as not rated in terms of condition assessment, the dam has not undergone inspection since January 1979. With a moderate risk level assigned, there is room for improvement in terms of risk management measures and emergency action planning. The location of the dam, owned by the local government, is in Stutsman County, North Dakota, under the oversight of the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Frederick Dam presents an interesting case study in dam management and risk assessment.
Year Completed |
1936 |
Dam Length |
318 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
PIPESTEM CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Drainage Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
90.5 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Parkhurst - Pipestem Lake
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