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BLUMER DAM #3

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Soil Dam Sheyenne River-Tr
April 16, 2025


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Blumer Dam #3, located in Barnes County, North Dakota, was completed in 1981 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. This private earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet with a length of 284 feet, providing a storage capacity of 16 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Sheyenne River and is regulated by the state of North Dakota.

Despite being rated as low hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not assessed. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 25 feet and has no outlet gates. The risk assessment for Blumer Dam #3 indicates a moderate level of risk with a DSAC assigned date yet to be determined. With a focus on fire protection and maintaining water resources for livestock and small fish, this dam plays a vital role in the local ecosystem and community.

Year_Completed 1981
Dam_Height 26
River_Or_Stream SHEYENNE RIVER-TR
Dam_Length 284
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Drainage_Area 0.42
Nid_Storage 16
Outlet_Gates None
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 26
       

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