Adams Dam
Key Takeaway
Adams Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 71.2% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00273 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Adams Dam?
Adams Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Adams Dam?
Adams Dam is owned by Private (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Adams Dam built?
Adams Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Adams Dam?
Adams Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Adams Dam?
Adams Dam has a dam height of 22 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Adams Dam last inspected?
Adams Dam was last inspected on May 28, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.