Dukart Dam; Elmer
Key Takeaway
Dukart Dam; Elmer is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 75.9% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | ND00768 |
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
Elmer Dukart
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dukart Dam; Elmer?
Dukart Dam; Elmer 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 Dukart Dam; Elmer?
Dukart Dam; Elmer is owned by Elmer Dukart (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dukart Dam; Elmer built?
Dukart Dam; Elmer was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Dukart Dam; Elmer?
Dukart Dam; Elmer serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Dukart Dam; Elmer?
Dukart Dam; Elmer has a dam height of 24 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.