Garrison Dam
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.
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401 3rd St, Riverdale, ND, USA
Distance: 0.99 Away
Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery, Hatchery Road, Riverdale, ND, USA
Distance: 1.05 Away
Walks and Hikes Museums and Interpretive Centers
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Lake Sakakawea State Park, Pick City, ND, USA
Distance: 3.63 Away
Outdoor Experiences Walks and Hikes
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Fort Stevenson State Park, 41st Avenue Northwest, Garrison, ND, USA
Distance: 7.17 Away
RV and Camping Museums and Interpretive Centers Forts Lodging Outdoor Experiences
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Audubon National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Coleharbor, ND, USA
Distance: 8.98 Away
Outdoor Experiences Museums and Interpretive Centers
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132 5th St SE, Garrison, ND 58540, USA
Distance: 10.92 Away
North Dakota Firefighters Museum & Fallen Firefighter's Memorial, North Main Street, Garrison, ND, USA
Distance: 11.09 Away
Museums and Interpretive Centers
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Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, County Road 37, Stanton, ND, USA
Distance: 11.11 Away
Outdoor Experiences Tribal Experiences Walks and Hikes LC Features
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182 N Main St, Garrison, ND 58540, USA
Distance: 11.18 Away
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