Chalupnik Dam; Albert
Key Takeaway
Chalupnik Dam; Albert is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 73.3% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00251 |
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
Albert Chalupnik
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Chalupnik Dam; Albert?
Chalupnik Dam; Albert 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 Chalupnik Dam; Albert?
Chalupnik Dam; Albert is owned by Albert Chalupnik (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chalupnik Dam; Albert built?
Chalupnik Dam; Albert was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Chalupnik Dam; Albert?
Chalupnik Dam; Albert serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Chalupnik Dam; Albert?
Chalupnik Dam; Albert has a dam height of 23 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 Chalupnik Dam; Albert last inspected?
Chalupnik Dam; Albert was last inspected on April 22, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.