Consolidation Coal CO Pd 005

Knife River-TR· Mercer, North Dakota· Built 1984· Earth· 25 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Consolidation Coal CO Pd 005 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 79.3% in ND)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage295 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
Year Modified1999
NID IDND00790

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Basin Coop Services

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Consolidation Coal CO Pd 005?

Consolidation Coal CO Pd 005 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 Consolidation Coal CO Pd 005?

Consolidation Coal CO Pd 005 is owned by Basin Coop Services (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Consolidation Coal CO Pd 005 built?

Consolidation Coal CO Pd 005 was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Consolidation Coal CO Pd 005?

Consolidation Coal CO Pd 005 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, 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 Consolidation Coal CO Pd 005?

Consolidation Coal CO Pd 005 has a dam height of 25 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.