J. Clark Salyer #332 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

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Summary

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
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.