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AUDUBON NWR-IMPOUNDMENT#3

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Soil Dam Lake Audubon-Tr
April 16, 2025


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Audubon Nwr-Impoundment#3 is a federal-owned fish and wildlife pond located in McLean, North Dakota. With a dam height of 12 feet and a length of 400 feet, this earth dam was completed in 1979 and has a storage capacity of 540 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this impoundment is to provide habitat for fish and wildlife in the area.

Managed by the USFWS and regulated by the NDSWC, Audubon Nwr-Impoundment#3 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. Despite its high risk assessment of 2, the impoundment does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place. While it does not have a spillway, outlet gates, or locks, the structure is inspected regularly and meets state permitting and inspection requirements.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Audubon Nwr-Impoundment#3 presents an interesting case study in federal ownership and management of a fish and wildlife pond. With its strategic location in North Dakota and its role in providing habitat for local fauna, this impoundment serves as a valuable resource for conservation efforts in the region.

Year_Completed 1979
Dam_Height 12
River_Or_Stream LAKE AUDUBON-TR
Dam_Length 400
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 108
Nid_Storage 540
Outlet_Gates None
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 12
       

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