Dakota Adventist Academy
Key Takeaway
Dakota Adventist Academy is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 83.9% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00499 |
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
Dakota Adventist Academy
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dakota Adventist Academy?
Dakota Adventist Academy 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 Dakota Adventist Academy?
Dakota Adventist Academy is owned by Dakota Adventist Academy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dakota Adventist Academy built?
Dakota Adventist Academy was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Dakota Adventist Academy?
Dakota Adventist Academy serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dakota Adventist Academy?
Dakota Adventist Academy has a dam height of 28 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.