Dickinson Dike Dry Dam
Key Takeaway
Dickinson Dike Dry Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1933 and is 93 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 52.7% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2003 |
| NID ID | ND00942 |
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
Dickinson Experiment Stat
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dickinson Dike Dry Dam?
Dickinson Dike Dry 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 Dickinson Dike Dry Dam?
Dickinson Dike Dry Dam is owned by Dickinson Experiment Stat (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dickinson Dike Dry Dam built?
Dickinson Dike Dry Dam was completed in 1933, making it 93 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 Dickinson Dike Dry Dam?
Dickinson Dike Dry Dam 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 Dickinson Dike Dry Dam?
Dickinson Dike Dry 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.