Center Mine Sed Pond 4
Key Takeaway
Center Mine Sed Pond 4 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 88% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00441 |
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
BNI Coal
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Center Mine Sed Pond 4?
Center Mine Sed Pond 4 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 Center Mine Sed Pond 4?
Center Mine Sed Pond 4 is owned by BNI Coal (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Center Mine Sed Pond 4 built?
Center Mine Sed Pond 4 was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Center Mine Sed Pond 4?
Center Mine Sed Pond 4 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Center Mine Sed Pond 4?
Center Mine Sed Pond 4 has a dam height of 32 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.