Constructed in 1953, Garrison Dam is the fifth largest earthen dam structure in the United States. Along with other dams on the Missouri River’s tributaries, it reduces the risk of downstream flooding. Other operations include hydropower generation in addition to managing water supply, water quality, and irradiation. It also helps to preserve fish and wildlife.
Walk-in-tours of the dam are available from June 4-August 1 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 2pm. The Spillway Overlook Recreation Area located on the top of Garrison Dam features views of Lake Sakakawea, the reservoir created by the dam, in addition to interpretive panels explaining the dam’s purpose and the future site of a native prairie restoration walk.
508 W Missouri Dr, Riverdale, ND 58565, USA
Distance: 0.71 mi (straight line)
401 3rd St, Riverdale, ND, USA
Distance: 0.99 mi (straight line)
Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery, Hatchery Road, Riverdale, ND, USA
Distance: 1.05 mi (straight line)
504 10th St, Riverdale, ND 58565, USA
Distance: 1.23 mi (straight line)
720 Park Ave, Pick City, ND 58545, USA
Distance: 3.44 mi (straight line)
GHJ4+GQ Pick City, ND, USA
Distance: 3.59 mi (straight line)
Lake Sakakawea State Park, Pick City, ND, USA
Distance: 3.63 mi (straight line)
Fort Stevenson State Park, 41st Avenue Northwest, Garrison, ND, USA
Distance: 7.17 mi (straight line)
Audubon National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Coleharbor, ND, USA
Distance: 8.98 mi (straight line)
132 5th St SE, Garrison, ND 58540, USA
Distance: 10.92 mi (straight line)
North Dakota Firefighters Museum & Fallen Firefighter's Memorial, North Main Street, Garrison, ND, USA
Distance: 11.09 mi (straight line)
72 N Main St, Garrison, ND 58540, USA
Distance: 11.10 mi (straight line)
Knife River Indian Villages, County Road 37, Stanton, ND, USA
Distance: 11.11 mi (straight line)
Knife River Indian Villages, County Road 37, Stanton, ND, USA
Distance: 11.11 mi (straight line)
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, County Road 37, Stanton, ND, USA
Distance: 11.11 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Tribal Experiences Walks and Hikes LC Features
182 N Main St, Garrison, ND 58540, USA
Distance: 11.18 mi (straight line)
2801 1st Street Southwest, Underwood, ND, USA
Distance: 13.05 mi (straight line)
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