County Rd15 Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
County Rd15 Detention Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 52.7% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00886 |
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
Ward County WRB
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of County Rd15 Detention Dam?
County Rd15 Detention 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 County Rd15 Detention Dam?
County Rd15 Detention Dam is owned by Ward County WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was County Rd15 Detention Dam built?
County Rd15 Detention Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 County Rd15 Detention Dam?
County Rd15 Detention Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is County Rd15 Detention Dam?
County Rd15 Detention Dam has a dam height of 16 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.