Minot Country Club Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

The Minot Country Club Dam, located in Ward County, North Dakota, was completed in 1934 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes along the Souris River.


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Summary

Designed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), this masonry dam stands at a height of 7.5 feet with a structural height of 10 feet and a length of 78 feet. With a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet and a surface area of 20 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the North Dakota State Water Commission (NDSWC), the Minot Country Club Dam has been deemed to have a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment level of 3. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 70 feet and is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, emergency action plans and risk management measures are in place to address any potential issues that may arise.

Overall, the Minot Country Club Dam is a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the area, providing irrigation water to support agricultural activities. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam showcases the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1934

Dam Length

78

Dam Height

7.5

River Or Stream

SOURIS RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Masonry

Surface Area

20

Drainage Area

3900

Nid Storage

88

Structural Height

10

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

10
       
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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.