Dohrmann Dam; Russell
Key Takeaway
Dohrmann Dam; Russell is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 27.8% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 753 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00639 |
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
Russell Dohrmann
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dohrmann Dam; Russell?
Dohrmann Dam; Russell 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 Dohrmann Dam; Russell?
Dohrmann Dam; Russell is owned by Russell Dohrmann (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dohrmann Dam; Russell built?
Dohrmann Dam; Russell was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Dohrmann Dam; Russell?
Dohrmann Dam; Russell serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dohrmann Dam; Russell?
Dohrmann Dam; Russell has a dam height of 11 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.