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Clark Salyer #332 Dam, located in Bottineau, North Dakota, is a federally owned structure managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. This earth-type dam was completed in 1936 and serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond along the Souris River. With a height of 14 feet and a length of 4916 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 25,712 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3864 acres.
The dam's primary purpose is to provide habitat for fish and wildlife in the area, with a normal storage capacity of 6289 acre-feet. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected by the Fish and Wildlife Service, with the most recent assessment in September 2020 rating its condition as fair. The outlet gates for the dam are of the Tainter (radial) type, and it has a spillway width of 749 feet.
Maintaining the J. Clark Salyer #332 Dam is crucial for preserving the local ecosystem and ensuring the continued availability of water resources for wildlife. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will appreciate the strategic importance of this dam in managing water levels along the Souris River and supporting the diverse aquatic and terrestrial species that depend on its existence.
Years Modified |
1990 - Structural |
Year Completed |
1936 |
Dam Length |
4916 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
SOURIS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3864 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Drainage Area |
16200 |
Nid Storage |
25712 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Outlet Gates |
Tainter (radial) |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
Deep River Nr Upham
|
1cfs |
Willow Creek Nr Willow City
|
10cfs |
Souris River Nr Bantry
|
73cfs |
Souris River Nr Westhope
|
28cfs |
Souris River Nr Verendrye
|
18cfs |
Wintering River Nr Karlsruhe
|
48cfs |